alkiodide

noun

alk·​i·​o·​dide

alˈkīəˌdīd,

-də̇d

plural -s

: a compound (such as a methiodide) with an alkyl iodide (such as methyl iodide)

Word History

Etymology

alkyl + iodide

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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