anhydrous

/ænˈhaɪdrəs/ /ˈænˌhaɪdrəs/

Meanings

adjective

Having little or no water.

Examples :

"The recipe called for anhydrous milk powder because regular milk would spoil without refrigeration. "

chemistry substance

adjective

Having no water of crystallization.

Examples :

"The chemistry experiment required us to use anhydrous copper sulfate, meaning it had no water molecules attached to its crystals. "

chemistry substance compound

Related Words

required verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪəd/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹd/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher required the students to bring their textbooks to class every day. "

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

meaning noun

/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

(of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.

"The meaning of the teacher's hand gesture was clear: "Pay attention." "

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

chemistry noun

/ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/

The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.

"The chemistry class focused on how different elements combine to form new substances. "

refrigeration noun

/rɪˌfrɪdʒəˈreɪʃən/ /rɪˌfɹɪdʒəˈɹeɪʃən/

The process of transferring heat from an object in order to cool it.

"The refrigeration of the food in the cooler ensured it stayed fresh for the picnic. "

sulfate noun

/ˈsʌlfeɪt/

Any ester of sulfuric acid.

"The label on the fertilizer bag listed ammonium sulfate as a key ingredient to help plants grow. "

crystals noun

/ˈkɹɪstəlz/

A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions.

"The sugar in the candy formed tiny, sparkling crystals. "

attached verb

/əˈtætʃt/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

regular noun

/ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/ /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/

A member of the British Army (as opposed to a member of the Territorial Army or Reserve).

"The sergeant major is a regular in the British Army. "

molecules noun

/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/ /ˈmɒlɪkjuːlz/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."

without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "