iodine
noun
1 iodine
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).
synonyms: atomic number 53, I, iodin.
Dutch: jodium, jood
Polish: I, jod
2 iodine
A tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic.
synonym: tincture of iodine.
Dutch: jodiumtinctuur
Polish: nalewka jodowa, jodyna
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