acyl anhydride

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

produced by removing a water molecule from two carboxylic acid groups

Part of speech:

Noun

Plural: plural: acyl anhydrides

Example sentences with this word:

Acetic anhydride is an example of an acyl anhydride.

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