iodous
[ ahy-oh-duhs, ahy-od-uhs ]
/ aɪˈoʊ dəs, aɪˈɒd əs /
adjective Chemistry.
containing iodine, especially in the trivalent state.
pertaining to or resembling iodine.
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iodophor, iodopsin, iodopyracet, iodotherapy, iodothyronine, iodous, iodoxamate meglumine, ioduria, I.O.F., Iolanthe, iolite
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British Dictionary definitions for iodous
iodous
/ (aɪˈɒdəs) /
adjective
of or containing iodine, esp in the trivalent state
concerned with or resembling iodine
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