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iodic
CIDE DICTIONARY
iodic, a. [Cf. F. iodique. See Iodine.].
Pertaining to, or containing, iodine; specif., denoting those compounds in which it has a relatively high valence; as, iodic acid. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
iodic, adj. Chem. containing iodine in chemical combination (iodic acid).
Derivative
iodate n.
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