Definition

Either a salt containing the IO3- anion that chemists get excited about, or the act of treating something with iodine like you're seasoning it for science. This chemistry term lives at the intersection of inorganic compounds and iodine therapy. Think of it as iodine's formal introduction to whatever substance needs a chemical makeover.

Example Usage

The lab technician was careful to properly iodate the sample before analysis.

Source: Chemistry and medical terminology

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