iodic

[ ahy-od-ik ]

/ aɪˈɒd ɪk /

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adjective Chemistry.

containing iodine, especially in the pentavalent state.

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Origin of iodic

First recorded in 1820–30; iod- + -ic

Words nearby iodic

Ioannina, Iobates, IOC, iod-, iodate, iodic, iodic acid, iodide, iodimetry, iodinate, iodine

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How to use iodic in a sentence

The nitric acid used should be free from hydrochloric, sulphuric, iodic and telluric acids.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
Iodphenol is obtained by the action of iodine and iodic acid on phenol dissolved in a dilute solution of caustic potash.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3|Various
Commaille oxidized with a known quantity of iodic acid and estimated the excess of iodate.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 3|Various
Iodic acid is used as a test for morphia and sulphurous acid.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley

It also can be combined with oxygen, and forms thereby iodic acid.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure

British Dictionary definitions for iodic

iodic

/ (aɪˈɒdɪk) /

adjective

of or containing iodine, esp in the pentavalent state

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