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Iodate and Iodide Definitions

Iodate

To combine, impregnate, or treat with iodine.

Iodide

Univalent anionic iodine, or a compound of iodine, especially a binary compound of iodine with a more electropositive element.

Iodate

A salt of iodic acid.

Iodide

(inorganic chemistry) A binary compound of iodine and another element or radical.

Iodate

(chemistry) The anion IO3-; Any salt of iodic acid.
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Iodide

A binary compound of iodine, or one which may be regarded as binary, in which iodine has a valence of -1; as, potassium iodide.

Iodate

(transitive) To treat with iodine.

Iodide

A salt or ester of hydriodic acid

Iodate

A salt of iodic acid.

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