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Noun: acetic anhydride  u'see-tik an'hI,drId
  1. A colourless liquid compound used in manufacturing plastics, dyes, and pharmaceuticals, also illicitly used in heroin production
    "Acetic anhydride is strictly controlled due to its potential misuse"

Derived forms: acetic anhydrides

Type of: anhydride

Encyclopedia: Acetic anhydride