Science glossary film: Anhydrous compound

Anhydrous compound

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A compound from which all water molecules have been removed.

A compound from which all water molecules have been removed. Some anhydrous salts will naturally absorb moisture from the air around them, and so can be used as drying agents. Bags of anhydrous calcium chloride are sometimes added to shipping containers, reducing the humidity inside the container and protecting goods from moisture or condensation damage.

Some anhydrous salts will naturally absorb moisture from the air around them, and so can be used as drying agents. Bags of anhydrous calcium chloride are sometimes added to shipping containers, reducing the humidity inside the container and protecting goods from moisture or condensation damage.

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