iodal Chem.
(ˈaɪədəl)
[f. iod- + alcohol), after chloral.]
A compound of iodine (CI3COH) obtained as an oily liquid; analogous to chloral, and said to possess similar properties.
| 1863–72 Watts Dict. Chem. I. 34 (s.v. Acetyl), Hydride of Tri-iodacetyl, C2I3O.H, Iodal. |