Iodine
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Iodine is a noun meaning A chemical element (symbol: I) with an atomic number of 53; one of the halogens.
Meaning
A chemical element (symbol: I) with an atomic number of 53; one of the halogens.
More Meanings
- An antiseptic incorporating the element.
- (countable, uncountable, obsolete) An iodide.
- (transitive) to treat with iodine.
Word Forms
- iodines
- iodining
- iodined
Synonyms for iodine
Depending on context, synonyms include iode, iodinate, i, iodin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include iodin, i, iodide, monochloride, iodinated, salt.
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