6 letter word starting with io

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iodate noun A salt of iodic acid.
iodide noun A binary compound of iodine, or one which may be regarded as binary; as, potassium iodide.
iodine noun A nonmetallic element, of the halogen group, occurring always in combination, as in the iodides. When isolated it is in the form of dark gray metallic scales, resembling plumbago, soft but brittle, and emitting a chlorinelike odor. Symbol I. Atomic weight 126.5. If heated, iodine volatilizes in beautiful violet vapors.
iodism noun A morbid state produced by the use of iodine and its compounds, and characterized by palpitation, depression, and general emaciation, with a pustular eruption upon the skin.
iodize verb t. To treat or impregnate with iodine or its compounds; as, to iodize a plate for photography.
iodous adjective Pertaining to, or containing, iodine. See -ous (chemical suffix).
iolite noun A silicate of alumina, iron, and magnesia, having a bright blue color and vitreous luster; cordierite. It is remarkable for its dichroism, and is also called dichroite.
ionian adjective Of or pertaining to Ionia or the Ionians; Ionic., A native or citizen of Ionia.