iodic

[ahy-od-ik]

adjective Chemistry.

containing iodine, especially in the pentavalent state.

Origin of iodic

First recorded in 1820–30; iod- + -ic

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Examples from the Web for iodic

Historical Examples of iodic

Iodic acid is used as a test for morphia and sulphurous acid.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II
Arnold Cooley
It is completely oxidized to iodic acid when boiled with fuming nitric acid.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 6
Various
The iodic acid test is very delicate, but requires great care, and may be used in the presence of organic matter.
Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
W. G. Aitchison Robertson
Its principal compounds with oxygen are the iodic and periodic anhydrides.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II
Arnold Cooley
Iodic Acid (equal to 7-125 Grain of Iodine) in two fluid drachms.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2
Various

British Dictionary definitions for iodic

iodic

adjective

of or containing iodine, esp in the pentavalent state

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