Definition of Iodine

Noun: iodine  'I-u,dIn or 'I-u-d(u)n [N. Amer], 'I-u,deen [Brit]

1. 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)
   - iodin, I, atomic number 53
    
2. A tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic
   - tincture of iodine

See also:
iodinations
iodines

Anagrams containing the word iodine

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