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Hydriodic
Hyˊdri-od′ic
,Adj.
[
Hydr-
+ iodic
: cf. F. hydriodique
.] (Chem.)
Pertaining to, or derived from, hydrogen and iodine; – said of an acid (
HI
) produced by the combination of these elements. Hydriodic acid
(Chem.)
, a pungent, colorless gas,
HI
, usually prepared as a solution in water. It is strong reducing agent. Called also hydrogen iodide
.