Iodophilic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Iodophilic is an adjective meaning Binding to iodine, or containing starches that bind to iodine, and therefore detectable or identifiable by staining with iodine.
Meaning
Binding to iodine, or containing starches that bind to iodine, and therefore detectable or identifiable by staining with iodine.
Example Sentences
Cellulose decomposition is associated with iodophilic bacteria (i.e. organisms which reveal starch-like substances when stained with iodine) and^([sic]) which are found in large numbers attached to plant debris among the rumen contents.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include iodinating, iodinated, iodous, iodoformic, monoiodinated, iodic.
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