Tincture Of Iodine (Noun)
Meaning
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
- A few drops of tincture of iodine can be applied directly to minor cuts and scrapes to disinfect the area.
- The tincture of iodine stung my skin when I applied it to the cut on my knee.
- Before stitching the wound, the doctor swabbed it with tincture of iodine to prevent infection.
- The prepper's first aid kit included a bottle of tincture of iodine to treat wounds in emergency situations.
- The nurse applied a small amount of tincture of iodine to the injured child's scraped elbow.