[ 'ʌɪədi:n , -ʌɪn , -ɪn ]
■ noun the chemical element of atomic number 53, a halogen forming black crystals and a violet vapour. (Symbol: I )
↘an antiseptic solution of ~ in alcohol.
Derivatives
iodinate verb
iodination noun
iodize or iodise verb
Origin
C19: from Fr. iode (from Gk iōdēs 'violet-coloured') + -ine 4 .