Definition of "iodate" [i•o•date]

• To combine, impregnate, or treat with iodine. (verb-transitive)
• A salt of iodic acid. (noun)

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• "The recipient develops the writing by applying a second chemical, iodate of potassium."
• "One and a half million potassium iodate tablets were being stored in the Cape Town area in case of a nuclear disaster at"
• "- Iodising cooking salt with iodure or potassium iodate"