HYDRIODIC

Etymology

Adjective

hydriodic (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to hydriodic acid or its derivatives

Source: Wiktionary


Hy`dri*od"ic, a. Etym: [Hydr- + iodic: cf. F. hydriodique.] (Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or derived from, hydrogen and iodine; -- said of an acid produced by the combination of these elements. Hydriodic acid (Chem.), a pungent, colorless gas, HI, usually prepared as a solution in water. It is strong reducing agent. Called also hydrogen iodine.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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