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i·o·dine
 iodine
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- pronunciation:
- aI
daIn
[or]
aI
dihn
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a highly reactive chemical element of the halogen group that has fifty-three protons in each nucleus and occurs naturally in compounds such as salts, and in pure form as a poisonous bluish black crystal. (symbol: I)
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| definition 2: |
a solution of powdered iodine together with sodium iodide or potassium iodide in alcohol, used as an antiseptic; tincture of iodine.
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