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A suffix used to denote: (a) The nonmetallic, or negative, element or radical in a binary compound; as, oxide, sulphide, chloride. (b) A compound which is an anhydride; as, glycolide, phthalide. (c) Any one of a series of derivatives; as, indogenide, glucoside, etc.

A compound with, or derivative of, the imido group; specif., a compound of one or more acid radicals with the imido group, or with a monamine; hence, also, a derivative of ammonia, in which two atoms of hydrogen have been replaced by divalent basic or acid radicals; -- frequently used as a combining form; as, succinimi…

Not complex; uncompounded; simple. Barrow.

Not composite; uncompounded; simple. Incomposite numbers. See Prime numbers, under Prime.

A nitrogenous compound, C7H6N2, analogous to indol, and produced from a diazo derivative or cinnamic acid.

An independent, or partially independent, zooid of a compound animal.

A substance resembling indigo blue, obtained artificially from certain isatogen compounds.

That which enters into a compound, or is a component part of any combination or mixture; an element; a constituent. By way of analysis we may proceed from compounds to ingredients. Sir I. Newton. Water is the chief ingredient in all the animal fluids and solids. Arbuthnot.

ife; devoid of an organized structure; unorganized; lifeness; inanimate; as, all chemical compounds are inorganic substances.

rated the glorious empire." De Quincey. Two distinct substances, the soul and body, go to compound and integrate the man. South.

ular business or measure, taken collectively; as, the iron interest; the cotton interest. Compound interest, interest, not only on the original principal, but also on unpaid interest from the time it fell due. -- Simple interest, interest on the principal sum without interest on overdue interest.

Indicating the passing of a thing from one form, condition, or state to another; as, compound substances may be resolved into others which are more simple; ice is convertible into water, and water into vapor; men are more easily drawn than forced into compliance; we may reduce many distinct substances into one mass; me…

One of a series of compounds containing iodine, and analogous to the chlorhydrins.

to, or containing, iodine; specif., denoting those compounds in which it has a relatively high valence; as, iodic acid. Iodic acid, a monobasic acid, consisting of iodine with three parts of oxygen and one of hydrogen.

A binary compound of iodine, or one which may be regarded as binary; as, potassium iodide.

A morbid state produced by the use of iodine and its compounds, and characterized by palpitation, depression, and general emaciation, with a pustular eruption upon the skin.

To treat or impregnate with iodine or its compounds; as, to iodize a plate for photography. R. Hunt.

A light powder used as a substitute for iodoform. It is a compound of iodoform and albumin.

To separate (a compound) into ions, esp. by dissolving in water. --I`on*i*za"tion (#), n.

Of or pertaining to iridium; -- said specifically of those compounds in which iridium has a relatively high valence.