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Acetic Anhydride
see synonyms of acetic anhydrideNoun
1. acetic anhydride
a compound that is needed in order to refine opium into heroin
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Acetic Anhydride
see synonyms of acetic anhydridenoun
a colourless pungent liquid used in the manufacture of cellulose and vinyl acetates for synthetic fabrics. Formula: (CH3CO)2O
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Acetic Anhydride
see synonyms of acetic anhydride a combustible, colorless liquid, (CH3CO)2O, that decomposes in water to form acetic acid: used in plastics and organic synthesis
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