iod-

American  

1. variant of iodo- before a vowel.

   iodic.

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Example Sentences

Dr Roger Barker, policy director at the Institute of Directors, said it is "appropriate for the government to rebalance its approach with a pro-business orientation at its core" as "compliance with burdensome regulation is frequently cited by IoD members as one of the top factors having a negative effect on their businesses."

From BBC

The IOD - often called the "Indian Niño" because of its similarity to its Pacific equivalent - refers to the difference in sea-surface temperatures in opposite parts of the Indian Ocean.

From BBC

However, when both a positive IOD and an El Niño occur at the same time, as was the case last year, the rains in East Africa can become extreme.

From BBC

One of the strongest positive IOD patterns on record coincided with one of the strongest El Niño patterns in 1997 and 1998, with severe flooding reported.

From BBC

The scientists also said IOD had contributed almost equally to the intensity.

From Seattle Times