Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
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. |