hydriodic

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Adjective

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hy=dri=od=ic

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CIDE DICTIONARY

hydriodic, a. [Hydr- + iodic: cf. F. hydriodique.].

Pertaining to, or derived from, hydrogen and iodine; -- said of an acid (HI) produced by the combination of these elements. [1913 Webster]

Hydriodic acid (Chem.), a pungent, colorless gas, HI, usually prepared as a solution in water. It is strong reducing agent. Called also hydrogen iodide.