iodic

[ ahy-od-ik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing iodine, especially in the pentavalent state.

iodic

/ aɪˈɒdɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing iodine, esp in the pentavalent state

Word History and Origins

Origin of iodic¹

First recorded in 1820–30; iod- + -ic

Example Sentences

The nitric acid used should be free from hydrochloric, sulphuric, iodic and telluric acids.

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Iodphenol is obtained by the action of iodine and iodic acid on phenol dissolved in a dilute solution of caustic potash.

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

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Iodic acid is used as a test for morphia and sulphurous acid.

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It also can be combined with oxygen, and forms thereby iodic acid.

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