iodic acid

a colorless or white crystalline powder, HIO, that is a relatively strong acid: used as an analytical reagent and oxidizing agent

See iodic acid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A colorless or white crystalline powder, HIO₃, used as an astringent and disinfectant.

Origin:

Origin: French iodique

Origin: , from iode, iodine; see iodine

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