iodine
nounHow to pronounce iodine:
Definition of iodine:
- iodine (noun):
- a nonmetallic halogen element that is an essential nutrient in the human diet and is used especially in medicine, photography, and analytical chemistry see chemical elements table
- 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).
Synonyms for iodine:
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