Iodine — synonyms, definition

1. iodine (Noun)

4 synonyms
atomic number 53 i iodin tincture of iodine
2 definitions

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).

iodine (Noun) — A tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic.

5 types of
antiseptic chemical element element halogen tincture
2 types
iodine-125 iodine-131
3 parts of
brine saltwater seawater