Definition of IODINE

iodine

Plural: iodines

Noun

  • A nonmetallic element (I) used as an antiseptic.
  • 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)
  • a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic
  • A chemical element (symbol: I) with an atomic number of 53; one of the halogens.
  • An antiseptic incorporating the element.
  • An iodide.

Verb

  • to treat with iodine.

Examples

  • The word ’IODINE’ appeared on the board, a reminder of forgotten science lessons.

Origin / Etymology

From French iode + -ine, from Ancient Greek ἰοειδής (ioeidḗs, “violet”). Coined by British chemist Humphry Davy in 1814.

Synonyms

atomic number 53, I, iodin, tincture of iodine, iode, iodinate

Scrabble Score: 7

iodine: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
iodine: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
iodine: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

iodine: valid Words With Friends Word