iodous

[ ahy-oh-duhs, ahy-od-uhs ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing iodine, especially in the trivalent state.
2. pertaining to or resembling iodine.

iodous

/ aɪˈɒdəs /

adjective

1. of or containing iodine, esp in the trivalent state
2. concerned with or resembling iodine

Word History and Origins

Origin of iodous¹

First recorded in 1820–30; iod- + -ous