hypoiodite

/haɪpəʊˈaɪədaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of iodide salt derived from a weak iodine acid.

“The chemist isolated a hypoiodite from the reaction between iodine and potassium hydroxide.”

Synonyms

  • hypervalent iodine compound
  • iodide

Antonyms

  • peroxide
  • superoxide