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iodate Meaning & Definition

What Does Iodate Mean?

As a noun, iodate means The anion IO3; any salt of iodic acid. As a verb, it means To treat with iodine.

Word Facts for Iodate

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pluraliodates
Verb formsiodates, iodating, iodated

Iodate Definition (Noun)

  1. The anion IO3; any salt of iodic acid.

Iodate as a Verb

  1. To treat with iodine.

Synonyms of Iodate

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Word Forms & Grammar

iodate (plural iodates)

iodate (third-person singular simple present iodates, present participle iodating, simple past and past participle iodated)

Words That Rhyme With Iodate

Origin of Iodate

Origin 1: From iodic acid + -ate.

Origin 2: From iod(ine) + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Frequently Asked Questions About Iodate

Is iodate a noun or a verb?

Iodate is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of iodate?

The plural of iodate is iodates.

What is the past tense of iodate?

The past tense of iodate is iodated. The present participle is iodating.

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