iodobenzene

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noun

Any iodinated derivative of benzene, but especially the mono-substitution compound C₆H₅I that is used in organic synthesis

OriginEnglish benzene ← German Benzin ← Ancient Greek ἰοειδής (ioeidḗs) →
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Meanings

nouniodobenzene (plural iodobenzenes)

plural iodobenzenes

  1. chemistryAny iodinated derivative of benzene, but especially the mono-substitution compound C₆H₅I that is used in organic synthesis

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἰοειδής (ioeidḗs)
  2. Englishiodo-
  3. GermanBenzoe
  4. GermanBenzin
  5. Englishbenzine
  6. Englishbenzene
  7. Englishiodobenzene

From iodo- + benzene.

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APA

iodobenzene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iodobenzene

MLA

“iodobenzene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iodobenzene. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “iodobenzene,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iodobenzene.

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