Iodocompound (Noun)
Meaning
A compound containing the covalent iodine radical.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The pharmaceutical company developed a new iodocompound to treat thyroid disorders.
- Iodocompounds are commonly used as disinfectants in hospitals and clinics.
- The researcher studied the properties of various iodocompounds as potential antimicrobial agents.
- The iodocompound was synthesized through a reaction involving elemental iodine and an organic substrate.
- Exposure to certain iodocompounds has been linked to thyroid cancer in animal studies.