iodine

• iodine

iodine

Noun

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:

• iodine
• iodin
• I
• atomic number 53

Noun

a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic

Synonyms:

• tincture of iodine
• iodine