iodin

Plural: iodins

Noun

• An older spelling for iodine, a nonmetallic element.
• 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)
• Alternative form of iodine.

Examples

• The word ’IODIN’ surprised his opponent, who thought only the ’E’ version was valid.

Synonyms

atomic number 53, I, iodine