iodate
noun
io·date ˈī-ə-ˌdāt 
-dət
-dət : a salt containing the IO3− ion
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web As salt is cleaned and packaged, potassium iodate may be sprayed on it, normally at a cost of only a dollar or two per ton. 
Donald G. Mcneil Jr., New York Times, 15 May 2017 Raw iodine prices remained high for two years, forcing the Indian companies that make potassium iodate to plead for donor help. Donald G. Mcneil Jr., New York Times, 15 May 2017
Donald G. Mcneil Jr., New York Times, 15 May 2017 Raw iodine prices remained high for two years, forcing the Indian companies that make potassium iodate to plead for donor help. Donald G. Mcneil Jr., New York Times, 15 May 2017 Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French, from iode "iodine" + -ate -ate entry 1 — more at iodine
First Known Use
1826, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
iodate 1 of 2
noun
io·date ˈī-ə-ˌdāt -əd-ət
-əd-ət : a salt of iodic acid
iodate
2 of 2transitive verb
io·date ˈī-ə-ˌdāt
iodated; iodating
: to impregnate or treat with iodine