Is a Non-Metallic Oxide Called Acid Anhydrous or Acid Anhydride?

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Hi!
I just wanted to be clear wether non-metallic oxide is also known as

acid anhydrous or Acid anhydride?:-p
thank you!
 
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Nonmetal oxide are known as acid anhydrides. I believe anhydrous is an adjective and would need to be followed by a noun (in English), while anhydride is already a noun.