iodide

Definition

A binary compound of iodine and another element or radical.

Etymology

From iodine + -ide.

Example Sentences

• "The organification of iodide in the thyroid gland was described using a second order rate constant (KthybindC, /nmol/L*hr/kg thyroid weight) fitted to provide thyroidal iodide stores near the maximal value, which increased with age."
• "Presence of nitrides, argonides, arsenides, and iodides in the crystalline rocks"