iodate

[ ahy-uh-deyt ]

noun

1. Chemistry. a salt of iodic acid, as sodium iodate, NaIO 3 .

verb (used with object)

, i·o·dat·ed, i·o·dat·ing.

1. Also to iodize.

iodate

/ ˈaɪəˌdeɪt /

noun

1. a salt of iodic acid

verb

1. tr another word for iodize

Derived Forms

• ˌioˈdation, noun

Other Words From

• io·dation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of iodate¹

First recorded in 1830–40; iod(ic acid) + -ate ²

Example Sentences

The formation of complex ions I3 and other secondary reactions (formation of hypoiodite, iodate, etc.) are ignored.

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Fluosilicic acid and iodate of soda precipitate the salts of the latter earth, but not those of the former.

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In contact with water, the iodin and lime react to form calcium iodid and calcium iodate.

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By the acid of the gastric juice, the calcium iodid and calcium iodate are decomposed with liberation of free iodin.

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Commaille oxidized with a known quantity of iodic acid and estimated the excess of iodate.

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