NYT Dictionary

IODIDE

/ˈɑɪ.əˌdɑɪd/
NounI-o-didei-o-dide · 3 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A binary compound of iodine and another element or radical.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From iodine + -ide.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

iodeiodureioduretalcoholchemical

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles:

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