iodoxy-

combining form

: containing the univalent radical −IO₂ of iodic acid, especially replacing hydrogen

iodoxybenzoic acid C₆H₄(IO₂)COOH

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary iod- + oxy-

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