Hydriodic

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Hydriodic \Hy`dri*od"ic\, a. [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.
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     {Hydriodic acid} (Chem.), a pungent, colorless gas, {HI},
        usually prepared as a solution in water. It is strong
        reducing agent. Called also {hydrogen iodide}.
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