Recent Examples on the WebCalcium iodate: This ingredient provides a source of iodine, which is crucial for proper thyroid function in dogs.—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2023 As salt is cleaned and packaged, potassium iodate may be sprayed on it, normally at a cost of only a dollar or two per ton.—Donald G. McNeil Jr., New York Times, 15 May 2017 Raw iodine prices remained high for two years, forcing the Indian companies that make potassium iodate to plead for donor help.—Donald G. McNeil Jr., New York Times, 15 May 2017
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French, from iode "iodine" + -ate-ate entry 1 — more at iodine
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