I*od"y*rite (?), n. [From Iodine.] (Min.) Silver iodide, a mineral of a
yellowish color.
I"o*lite ("*lt), n. [Gr. 'i`on a violet + -lite.] (Min.) A silicate of
alumina, iron, and magnesia, having a bright blue color and vitreous
luster; cordierite. It is remarkable for its dichroism, and is also
called dichroite.
I"o moth` (?; 115). (Zoöl.) A large and handsome American moth
(Hyperchiria Io), having a large, bright-colored spot on each hind
wing, resembling the spots on the tail of a peacock. The larva is
covered with prickly hairs, which sting like nettles.
-ion (?; 106). [L. -io, acc. -ionem: cf. F. -ion.] A noun suffix
denoting act, process, result of an act or a process, thing acted upon,
state, or condition; as, revolution, the act or process of revolving;
construction, the act or process of constructing; a thing constructed;
dominion, territory ruled over; subjection, state of being subject;
dejection; abstraction.
I"on ("n), n. [Gr. 'io`n, neut, of 'iw`n, p. pr. of 'ie`nai to go.]
(Elec. Chem.) One of the elements which appear at the respective poles
when a body is subjected to electro-chemical decomposition. Cf. Anion,
Cation.
I*o"ni*an (?), a. [L. Ionius. See Ionic.] Of or pertaining to Ionia or
the Ionians; Ionic. -- n. A native or citizen of Ionia.