noun
- 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.
- synonyms: iodin, I, atomic number 53
- A tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic.
- synonyms: tincture of iodine
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