dianhydride en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Hellenic *dwi- Ancient Greek δῐ- (dĭ-)bor. Latin di-bor. English di- Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ᾰ̓- (ă-) Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-)der. English an- English hydro- English -ide English hydride English anhydride English dianhydride From di- + anhydride.
Meanings
- Any compound containing two anhydride groups
- Any cyclic product of the condensation of two monosaccharide molecules with the elimination of two molecules of water
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dianhydrides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |