IODINE

/ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn, -dɪn, -diːn/ ► audio Scrabble 7 Words With Friends 8

Scrabble letter values: I1O1D2I1N1E1 = 7

Definition

  1. noun a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens. — synonyms: iodin, I, atomic_number_53
  2. noun a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol. — synonyms: tincture_of_iodine

Examples

  • “used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes”
  • “occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)”
  • “applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic”

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