periodide
[ puh-rahy-uh-dahyd, -did ]
nounChemistry.
an iodide with the maximum proportion of iodine.
Origin of periodide
11810–20; period(ic acid) + -ide
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How to use periodide in a sentence
The periodide of mercury is a brilliant red pigment, but somewhat evanescent.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreI was unable to contrast it with the protiodide, the latter being converted into mercury and periodide by heat.
Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1 | Michael FaradayEven 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 1 | Michael FaradayMercury, periodide of, an exception to the law of conduction?
Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1 | Michael Faraday
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