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


  1. A chemical element (symbol: I) with an atomic number of 53; one of the halogens.
  2. An antiseptic incorporating the element.
  3. 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
 
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