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iodic

American

[ahy-od-ik] / aɪˈɒd ɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

containing iodine, especially in the pentavalent state.

iodic British

/ aɪˈɒdɪk /

adjective

of or containing iodine, esp in the pentavalent state

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Etymology

Origin of iodic

First recorded in 1820–30; iod- + -ic

Example Sentences

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The reaction of iodine with concentrated nitric acid produces stable white iodic acid, HIO3:

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

Some iodine comes from the oxidation of iodine chloride, ICl, or iodic acid, HlO3.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

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

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

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

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various

I′odāte, a combination of iodic acid with a salifiable base.—adj.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

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