1. a chemical compound formed when iodine combines with another element or radical, especially a salt containing iodine.
Usage: chemistry term; commonly used in medicine and industry

Examples

• Potassium iodide is used to treat certain thyroid conditions.
• Sodium iodide is added to table salt to prevent iodine deficiency.
• The laboratory tested the compound to confirm it was a halide iodide.
• Silver iodide is sometimes used in cloud seeding experiments.
• Iodide ions are essential for proper thyroid function in humans.