Deiodinate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Deiodinate is a verb meaning (chemistry, transitive) To remove iodine from.
Meaning
(chemistry, transitive) To remove iodine from.
Example Sentences
DIO1 protein functions as an enzyme deiodinating thyroxine (T4) to active thyroid hormone—T3 and its over-expression may be correlated with high levels of iodine turnover in the cells.
Word Forms
- deiodinates
- deiodinating
- deiodinated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dehydrogenate, deoxidize, decationize, dehalogenate, deoxidise, dehydrogenize.
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