iodine

(Pronunciation -تلفظ سنیۓ ) US:

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Noun: iodine

1. iodine [ Synonyms: atomic number 53, i, iodin]
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. iodine [ Synonyms: tincture of iodine]
A tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic

Derived Words:

iodinate, iodise, iodize

Generic Words:

antiseptic, chemical element, element, halogen, tincture

Specific Words:

iodine-125, iodine-131

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