iodine value

English

Noun

iodine value (plural iodine values)

  1. (chemistry) The mass of iodine in grams that is consumed by 100 grams of a chemical substance, often used to determine the degree of unsaturation in fats, oils, and waxes.
    Synonyms: IV, iodine index, iodine number
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