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iodine

/ˈaɪ.ə.diːn/

/ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn/

Translations

iodinenoun

iodines

Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones.

Йод необходим для производства гормонов щитовидной железы.

iodineadjective

more iodine

Comp.

most iodine

Super.

/ˈaɪ.ə.diːn/

/ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn/

Used attributively before another noun to mean 'containing or relating to iodine'

Synonyms

iodinenoun

A chemical element with the symbol I and atomic number 53, used in medicine and photography, and as a nutrient in the human diet.

Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones.

A dark, shiny, crystalline solid or a tincture used as an antiseptic.

The nurse applied iodine to the wound to prevent infection.

iodineadjective

Containing, treated with, or relating to iodine.

Iodine tablets were handed out to mitigate radiation exposure.