noun
- a chemical element that is essential for proper thyroid function and is used as an antiseptic
- a dark-colored antiseptic solution containing iodine, used to treat wounds
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor applied iodine to clean the cut.
- Iodine deficiency can cause thyroid problems.
- Table salt is often fortified with iodine.
- The brown iodine solution stained her skin temporarily.
- Seafood is a natural source of iodine.
- She dabbed iodine on the scrape to prevent infection.