periodide
[puh-rahy-uh-dahyd, -did]
- an iodide with the maximum proportion of iodine.
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Mercury, periodide of, an exception to the law of conduction?
Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1Michael Faraday
I was unable to contrast it with the protiodide, the latter being converted into mercury and periodide by heat.
Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1Michael Faraday
Even when a little of the protiodide and iodine are merely rubbed together in a mortar, a portion of the periodide is formed.
Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1Michael Faraday
The periodide of mercury is a brilliant red pigment, but somewhat evanescent.