mercurous iodide

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mercurous iodide [mər′kyu̇r·əs ′ī·ə‚dīd]

(inorganic chemistry)

Hg₂I₂Odorless, tasteless, poisonous yellow powder; darkens when heated; insoluble in water, alcohol, and ether; sublimes at 140°C; used as external medicine. Also known as mercury protoiodide.

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