IODINATION

iodination

(noun) the substitution or addition of iodine atoms in organic compounds

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

iodination (plural iodinations)

(chemistry) halogenation with iodine or an iodine compound

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

18 November 2024

AWRY

(adjective) not functioning properly; “something is amiss”; “has gone completely haywire”; “something is wrong with the engine”


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Coffee Trivia

In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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