The story
From iodo- + oxy- + benzoic acid.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: An oxygenated iodo derivative of benzoic acid that has a cyclic structure; it is a powerful oxidizing agent Full definition →
From iodo- + oxy- + benzoic acid.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.