noun

iodine

iodine

Iodine is a chemical element.

Iodine is a chemical element.

She put some iodine on the cut.

She put some iodine on the cut.

iodine ((is sth.)) iodine as a chemical element Iodine is a chemical element.

((some)) iodine iodine as an antiseptic She put some iodine on the cut.

Synonyms: (as an antiseptic) antiseptic, disinfectant

From Greek 'iodes' meaning 'violet-coloured', due to the colour of its vapour.

Picture a violet-coloured 'I' on a bottle of antiseptic.

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