dianhydride

noun — 2 senses

dianhydride

noun

Etymology From di- + anhydride.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any compound containing two anhydride groups

2

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any cyclic product of the condensation of two monosaccharide molecules with the elimination of two molecules of water

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