subiodide

/ˌsʌbaɪˈoʊdaɪd/ (SUB-ī-oh-dayd)

Definitions

1. noun

A compound of iodine and hydrogen, especially a salt of hypoidous acid.

“The subiodide was used to test the presence of hydrogen.”

2. noun

Any of several compounds related to hydrogen iodide.

“The chemist studied the properties of various subiodides.”

Synonyms

  • hydrogen iodide compound
  • hypoidous acid compound

Antonyms

  • oxidizing agents
  • supersalts