diiodo

/daɪˈɔɪdoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A diiodo compound or an organic compound containing two iodine atoms.

“The chemist studied the properties of a newly synthesized diiodo compound.”

2. adjective

Containing or characterized by two iodine atoms.

“The diiodo molecule showed interesting reactivity patterns in the lab.”

Synonyms

  • diatomic iodine compound
  • iodine-rich compound

Antonyms

  • diatomic non-iodine compound