iodid

/ɔɪˈɒdɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a salt of iodine, especially potassium iodide or sodium iodide, used as an antiseptic or disinfectant

“The hospital used iodid to clean the infected wound.”

2. noun

a compound containing iodine, especially a compound of iodine with another element or radical

“The chemistry lab contained various iodids used in their experiments.”

Synonyms

  • halide
  • iodine salt

Antonyms

  • none
  • oxide