noun
Uncommon
iodine
EYE-uh-dyn
Iodine (noun) means a chemical element, symbol I, used in medicine, photography, and as a nutrient needed by the thyroid gland. Example: “Seaweed is naturally rich in iodine.”
noun
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A chemical element, symbol I, used in medicine, photography, and as a nutrient needed by the thyroid gland.
"Seaweed is naturally rich in iodine."
"The nurse dabbed iodine on the wound to disinfect it."
How to use iodine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA chemical element used as an antiseptic and essential for a healthy thyroid.
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Common pairings
iodine deficiency
tincture of iodine
iodine solution
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Word forms
- Plural
- iodines
- Third person singular
- iodines
- Past tense
- iodined
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Seaweed is naturally rich in _____.
Etymology
From French iode, from Ancient Greek ioeidēs, "violet-coloured," describing the purple vapour the element gives off when heated. Named by the chemist Humphry Davy in 1814.
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What does “iodine” mean?
The word “iodine” means a chemical element, symbol I, used in medicine, photography, and as a nutrient needed by the thyroid gland. In plain terms, a chemical element used as an antiseptic and essential for a healthy thyroid.
How do you pronounce “iodine”?
“Iodine” is pronounced EYE-uh-dyn (/ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn in IPA).
How do you use “iodine” in a sentence?
Here is “iodine” used in a sentence: “Seaweed is naturally rich in iodine.”
What part of speech is “iodine”?
“Iodine” is a noun.
Where does the word “iodine” come from?
The word “iodine” dates back to around 1814 and comes from Ancient Greek. From French iode, from Ancient Greek ioeidēs, "violet-coloured," describing the purple vapour the element gives off when heated. Named by the chemist Humphry Davy in 1814.
Is “iodine” a common word?
“Iodine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
