adj
anhydrous
Anhydrous (adj) means containing very little or no water.
adj
1
Containing very little or no water.
2
(chemistry) Containing no water molecules bound in its crystal structure.
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Etymology
Formed from an-, Ancient Greek ὕδωρ (húdōr, “water”), and -ous.
Antonyms
hydrous
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What is the meaning of anhydrous?
"anhydrous" (adj) means containing very little or no water.
What is the opposite of anhydrous?
The opposite of "anhydrous" is hydrous.
What are the different meanings of anhydrous?
"anhydrous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Containing very little or no water; 2. (chemistry) Containing no water molecules bound in its crystal structure.
