A substance is anhydrous if it contains no water. Many processes in chemistry can be impeded by the presence of water; therefore, it is important that water-free reagents and techniques are used.

Dec 6, 2016 · The meaning of ANHYDROUS is free from water and especially water of crystallization. How to use anhydrous in a sentence.

Add to word list chemistry containing no water (Definition of anhydrous from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

5 days ago · The extracts were then dried with anhydrous sodium sulfate, concentrated using a rotary evaporator followed by flushing using nitrogen until the volume was about 0.5 ml.

anhydrous (ænˈhaɪdrəs) adj (Chemistry) containing no water, esp no water of crystallization [C19: from Greek anudros; see an-, hydro-]

Definition of 'anhydrous' anhydrous in British English (ænˈhaɪdrəs ) adjective containing no water, esp no water of crystallization

Dec 10, 2025 · anhydrous Add to list /ænˈhaɪdrəs/ IPA guide Definitions of anhydrous adjective without water; especially without water of crystallization see more