iodine

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noun

1. 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) (Freq. 17)
• Syn:
iodin, I, atomic number 53
• Derivationally related forms:
iodinate, iodize, iodise
• Hypernyms:
chemical element, element, halogen
• Hyponyms:
iodine-131, iodine-125
• Substance Holonyms:
seawater, saltwater, brine
2. a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol;
applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic
• Syn:
tincture of iodine
• Hypernyms:
tincture, antiseptic

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  tincture of iodine, iodin, I, atomic number 53