Iodine (Noun)
Meaning 1
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).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Iodine tablets were used to purify the water for drinking during the camping trip.
- She applied a tincture of iodine to the cut on her hand.
- The pharmaceutical company manufactured iodine supplements to prevent thyroid problems.
- Iodine solutions are commonly used as antiseptics in emergency medical situations.
- Seaweed is a rich source of iodine, which can prevent iodine deficiency in people who consume it.
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Meaning 2
A tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Doctors typically apply an iodine tincture to the skin before surgery to disinfect the area.
- The nurse swabbed the wound with iodine to reduce the risk of infection.
- Before stitching the cut, she carefully poured iodine tincture over the area.
- As a precaution, the medic applied iodine to the wound after cleaning it with sterile water.
- The emergency kit contained a small bottle of iodine tincture for treating minor injuries.