Meaning of iodine in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈaɪəˌdaɪn/

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  1. Noun

    iodine

    Etymology

    early 19th century: from French iode (from Greek iōdēs‘violet-colored’, from ion‘violet’ + -eidēs‘like’) + -ine

    Definitions

    1. a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens

    Examples

    • « used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes »
    • « occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks) »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol

    Examples

    • « applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic »

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