iodine
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈaɪədaɪn/
iodine means: A chemical element your body needs in small amounts, found in foods such as fish and seaweed.
noun
A chemical element your body needs in small amounts, found in foods such as fish and seaweed.
- Seaweed contains iodine.
- Your body needs iodine to work properly.
- The symbol for iodine is I.
A liquid containing a chemical that kills germs, used to clean skin and wounds.
- She cleaned the cut with iodine.
- The nurse applied iodine before covering the wound.
- A bottle of iodine stood beside the bandages.
Questions about iodine
What does iodine mean?
A chemical element your body needs in small amounts, found in foods such as fish and seaweed.
What is iodine in other languages?
Türkçe: iyot · Español: yodo · Français: iode · Deutsch: Jod · Italiano: iodio · 日本語: ヨウ素
How do you pronounce iodine?
It is pronounced /ˈaɪədaɪn/.
How do you use iodine in a sentence?
Seaweed contains iodine. Your body needs iodine to work properly.
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