OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ANHYDROUS – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.

OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ANHYDROUS – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.

Oxford English Dictionary (OED) – Word: Anhydrous

Pronunciation of “Anhydrous”:

• Phonetic spelling (IPA): /ænˈhaɪ.drəs/

• Breakdown: an-HY-drus

• Accent: Stress is on the second syllable: HY

Meaning and Definition (According to Oxford English Dictionary):

Anhydrous (adjective)

Definition: Without water; especially referring to a substance that contains no water of crystallization or has been dried of water content.

Used in Context (Science):

• Anhydrous substances are often used in chemical reactions where water might interfere.

• Example: Anhydrous copper sulfate is white, while its hydrated form is blue.

Word Origin:

• Derived from Greek:

  • “an-“ = without

  • “hydor” = water

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OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ANHYDROUS – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.

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