iodate

noun, verb — 2 senses

noun

Etymology From iodic acid + -ate.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The anion IO₃⁻; any salt of iodic acid.

Derived terms: cadmium iodate, diiodate, hydriodate, hydrogen iodate, iodatian, potassium iodate, silver iodate, sodium iodate

verb

Etymology From iod(ine) + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

To treat with iodine.

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