iodinationn.
/ʌɪədɪˈneɪʃən/ Chemistry.
a. The replacement of a hydrogen atom in a compound or molecule by an iodine atom.
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iodination1873
1873 Chem. News 26 Sept. 167/2 (heading) On the chlorination and iodination of anthracen.
1919 Jrnl. Chem. Soc. 41 293 Iodobenzene on iodination with the required quantity of iodine and nitric acid gives p-diiodobenzene.
1971 Jrnl. Chem. Educ. 48 508/1 Iodination by molecular iodine occurs only with phenols and amines.
b. Addition of iodine (e.g. to a water supply).
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iodination1966
1966 Jrnl. Clin. Endocrinol. & Metabolism 26 620/1 Prior to iodination of the water.
1969 Arch. Environmental Health XIX. 127/1 Iodination of a public water supply has proven to be technically and commercially feasible.
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