Chloranhydride

/ˌklɔːrænˈhaɪdraɪd/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound containing chlorine and an anhydride group (two carbonyl groups bonded to the same atom).

Etymology

From chlor- (chlorine) + anhydride (from Greek 'an-' without + 'hydro' water). Anhydrides are dehydrated versions of acids.

Kelly Says

Chloranhydrides are extremely reactive chemicals that are mostly used in laboratories and industry—they're too unstable to exist in nature or use as medicines!

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