iodine, n.
(iodines)
freq. cnt. 17
(iodines)
freq. cnt. 17
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)
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I atomic number 53 iodin iodine
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a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic
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iodine tincture of iodine
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