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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

CHEMICAL ELEMENTB2

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.

Similar words: iode

Common phrases: iodine deficiency, iodine intake, iodine in salt

WOUND CLEANERB2

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.

Common phrases: apply iodine, iodine solution, iodine on something

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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