1. to introduce iodine or an iodine compound into a molecule or substance
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• The chemist will iodinate the organic compound to create a new derivative.
• Iodinated contrast agents are commonly used in medical imaging procedures.
• The laboratory iodinated the protein sample to prepare it for analysis.
• Researchers iodinate thyroid hormones to study their metabolic pathways.
• The process of iodinating the substrate requires careful temperature control.