Iodine

['aɪədiːn;-aɪn;-ɪn] or [aɪədaɪn]

Definition

(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).

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Definition

(n.) A nonmetallic element, of the halogen group, occurring always in combination, as in the iodides. When isolated it is in the form of dark gray metallic scales, resembling plumbago, soft but brittle, and emitting a chlorinelike odor. Symbol I. Atomic weight 126.5. If heated, iodine volatilizes in beautiful violet vapors.

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Definition

n. one of the four non-metallic elements so named from the violet colour of its vapour.—n. I′odāte a combination of iodic acid with a salifiable base.—adj. Iod′ic containing iodine.—n. I′odīde a binary compound of iodine.—adj. Iodif′erous yielding iodine.—n. I′odism a morbid condition due to iodine.—v.t. I′odīze to treat with iodine: to impregnate with iodine as collodion.—n. Iod′oform a lemon-yellow crystalline substance having a saffron-like odour and an unpleasant iodine-like taste.—adj. Iodomet′ric (chem.) measured by iodine.—ns. I′odure Iod′ūret a compound of iodine with a simple base; Iod′yrite a yellowish mineral composed of iodine and silver.

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