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a combining form representing iodine in compound words: iodometry.
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Also especially before a vowel, iod-.
Origin of iodo-
Combining form representing New Latin iōdumiodine
Words nearby iodo-
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How to use iodo- in a sentence
A negative of the spectrum impressed on an iodo-chloride film, prepared by mixing the two emulsions, shows two colored deposits.
The reagents are solution of mercury iodo-chloride prepared by dissolving of 25 grms.
The above solution of mercury iodo-chloride acts on both free unsaturated acids and glycerides, producing addition products.
The chloro-, bromo-, iodo-, sulpho- and nitro-compounds show very little effect as a rule.
British Dictionary definitions for iodo-
iodo-
before a vowel iod-
combining form
indicating iodineiodoform; iodism
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Medical definitions for iodo-
iodo-
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Iodine:iodotherapy.
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