Iodine

Pronunciation

Origin

From French iode, from Ancient Greek ἰοειδής ("violet") + -ine

Full definition of iodine

Noun

1. A chemical element (symbol: I) with an atomic number of 53; one of the halogens.
2. An antiseptic incorporating the element.
3. (countable, uncountable, obsolete) An iodide.

Usage notes

Note that the chemical symbol J (not I) is sometimes used in German chemistry texts.

Synonyms

• (antiseptic) tincture of iodine

Derived terms

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Verb

1. (transitive) To treat with iodine.

Anagrams

• Idoine