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Abhydride

Definition:

Abhydride is a term commonly used in chemistry to refer to a compound that can react with water to produce an acid or release a hydroxide ion.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The abhydride of sulfuric acid is called sulfur trioxide.

2. The abhydride of carbonic acid is carbon dioxide.

Verb:

1. When sulfur trioxide reacts with water, it abhydrides to form sulfuric acid.

2. Heating the anhydrous compound will abhydride it, releasing a hydroxide ion.

Adjective:

1. The abhydride compound is highly reactive.

2. Care should be taken while working with abhydride materials.

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