definition of the word acid_anhydride

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acid anhydride (plural acid anhydrides)

1. (organic chemistry) A class of organic compounds having two acyl groups bonded to the same oxygen atom. They react with water to give carboxylic acids.

• acyl anhydride

• acetic anhydride
• phthalic anhydride

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