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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-

iodinate, iodine, iodine 131, iodism, iodize, iodo-, iodoform, iodometry, iodophor, iodopsin, iodous

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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.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 467, December 13, 1884|Various
The reagents are solution of mercury iodo-chloride prepared by dissolving of 25 grms.
Scientific American Supplement, Vol. XIX, No. 470, Jan. 3, 1885|Various
The above solution of mercury iodo-chloride acts on both free unsaturated acids and glycerides, producing addition products.
Scientific American Supplement, Vol. XIX, No. 470, Jan. 3, 1885|Various
The chloro-, bromo-, iodo-, sulpho- and nitro-compounds show very little effect as a rule.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 7|Various

British Dictionary definitions for iodo-

iodo-

before a vowel iod-

combining form

indicating iodineiodoform; iodism

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