- HI
- 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.
[1913 Webster]
{Hydriodic acid} (Chem.), a pungent, colorless gas, {HI}, usually prepared as a solution in water. It is strong reducing agent. Called also {hydrogen iodide}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.