First Known Use: 1814
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iodine
noun, io·dine often attributive \ˈī-ə-ˌdīn, -dən, -ˌdēn\
: a chemical element that is used especially in medicine and photography
Full Definition of IODINE
1
: a nonmetallic halogen element obtained usually as heavy shining blackish-gray crystals and used especially in medicine, photography, and analysis — see element table
2
: a tincture of iodine used especially as a topical antiseptic
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Origin of IODINE
French iode, from Greek ioeidēs violet colored, from ion violet
Rhymes with IODINE
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IODINE Defined for Kids
iodine
noun io·dine \ˈī-ə-ˌdīn, -dən\
Definition of IODINE for Kids
1
: a chemical element found in seawater and seaweeds and used especially in medicine and photography
2
: a solution of iodine in alcohol used to kill germs
Medical Dictionary
iodine
noun , io·dine often attrib \ˈī-ə-ˌdīn, -əd-ən, -ə-ˌdēn\
Medical Definition of IODINE
1
: a nonmetallic halogen element obtained usually as heavy shining blackish gray crystals and used especially in medicine (as in antisepsis and in the treatment of goiter and cretinism) and in photography and chemical analysis—symbol I; see element table
2
: a tincture of iodine used especially as a topical antiseptic
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