triiodide

noun — 2 senses

triiodide

noun

Etymology From tri- + iodide.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any compound containing a I₃⁻ moiety consisting of three iodine atoms in a more or less linear configuration.

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any iodide of a trivalent element that contains three I⁻ ions.

Derived terms
arsenic triiodide, boron triiodide, nitrogen triiodide, phosphorus triiodide, sodium triiodide

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