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Definition of Iodine

1. Noun. 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).

2. Noun. A tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic.

Definition of Iodine

1. n. A nonmetallic element, of the halogen group, occurring always in combination, as in the iodides. When isolated it is in the form of dark gray metallic scales, resembling plumbago, soft but brittle, and emitting a chlorinelike odor. Symbol I. Atomic weight 126.5. If heated, iodine volatilizes in beautiful violet vapors.

Definition of Iodine

1. Noun. A chemical element (''symbol'': I) with an atomic number of 53; one of the halogens. ¹

2. Noun. An antiseptic incorporating the element. ¹

3. Noun. (countable uncountable obsolete) An iodide. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Iodine

1. a nonmetallic element [n -S]

Medical Definition of Iodine

1. An element. Radiation therapy often uses radioactive forms of iodine in treatment. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Iodine

iodimetry iodin iodinase iodinate iodinated iodinated 125I serum albumin iodinated 131I human serum albumin iodinated contrast iodinated contrast material iodinated glycerol

iodinated protein iodinates iodinating iodination iodinations iodine (current term) iodine-123 iodine-125 iodine-127 iodine-131

iodine-132 iodine-fast iodine-induced hyperthyroidism iodine compounds iodine cysts iodine deficiency iodine excess iodine isotopes iodine number iodine radioisotopes

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