iodine

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun 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)
  2. noun a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic

Etymology

From French iode + -ine, from Ancient Greek ἰοειδής (ioeidḗs, “violet”). Coined by British chemist Humphry Davy in 1814.

In classic literature

Synonyms

iodin, I, atomic number 53

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
halogen, chemical element
Narrower (hyponyms)
iodine-125, iodine-131

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