noun
betadine
Betadine (noun) means a brand-name antiseptic solution containing iodine, used to clean wounds and skin before surgery. Example: “The nurse dabbed Betadine on the cut before bandaging it.”
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A brand-name antiseptic solution containing iodine, used to clean wounds and skin before surgery.
"The nurse dabbed Betadine on the cut before bandaging it."
How to use betadine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA well-known orange-brown antiseptic used to disinfect skin or wounds.
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Etymology
From the trademarked brand name Betadine.
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What does “betadine” mean?
The word “betadine” means a brand-name antiseptic solution containing iodine, used to clean wounds and skin before surgery. In plain terms, a well-known orange-brown antiseptic used to disinfect skin or wounds.
How do you use “betadine” in a sentence?
Here is “betadine” used in a sentence: “The nurse dabbed Betadine on the cut before bandaging it.”
What part of speech is “betadine”?
“Betadine” is a noun.
What is the meaning of betadine?
"betadine" (noun) means a brand-name antiseptic solution containing iodine, used to clean wounds and skin before surgery.
