Iodine
WordNet
noun
(1) A tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic
(2) A nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A chemical element (symbol: I) with an atomic number of 53; one of the halogens.
- An antiseptic incorporating the element.
- An iodide.
Usage notes
Note that the chemical symbol J (not I) is sometimes used in German chemistry texts.
Related terms
- iodipin
- iodise, iodize
- iodous