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anhydro

adjective
an·​hy·​dro | \ anˈhī(ˌ)drō\

Definition of anhydro

: of or relating to an anhydride anhydro sugars — compare dehydro

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First Known Use of anhydro

1870, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anhydro

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