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Topic: Inventions

iodid

IPA: /ˈaɪəˌdɪd/

KK: /ˈaɪəˌdɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that contains iodine combined with another element or group of atoms.

Example: Sodium iodide is an example of an iodid used in medical imaging.

iodin

IPA: //ˈaɪ.ə.dɪn//

KK: /ˈaɪoʊdɪn/

noun

Definition: A chemical element that is a nonmetal and part of the halogen group, often used in medicine, photography, and dyes, and found in nature mainly in small amounts.

Example: Iodine is commonly used as a disinfectant in medical settings.

iodinate

IPA: /aɪˈoʊdeɪnɛt/

KK: /aɪˈoʊdeɪnɪt/

verb

Definition: To treat or combine a substance with iodine or a compound containing iodine.

Example: The chemist decided to iodinate the solution to enhance its properties.

iodinating

IPA: /aɪˈoʊdɪneɪtɪŋ/

KK: /aɪˈoʊdɪneɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: That causes a combination with iodine.

Example: The iodinating agent is essential for the reaction to occur.

verb

Definition: To add iodine to a substance, often used in chemical reactions or processes.

Example: The chemist is iodinating the solution to enhance its properties.

iodination

IPA: /aɪəˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /aɪəˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of adding iodine to a compound, often used in chemistry to modify the properties of the substance.

Example: The iodination of the organic compound improved its reactivity in the experiment.

iodine

IPA: //ˈaɪədaɪn//

KK: /ˈaɪoʊdaɪn/

noun

Definition: A chemical element that is a dark gray or black solid, often used in medicine and photography. It is known for its antiseptic properties and is important for thyroid health.

Example: The doctor recommended using iodine to clean the wound.

iodise

IPA: /ˈaɪədaɪz/

KK: /ˈaɪəˌdaɪz/

verb

Definition: To treat or combine with iodine, often used in the context of food preservation or medical applications.

Example: The chef decided to iodise the salt to enhance its nutritional value.

iodize

IPA: /ˈaɪəˌdaɪz/

KK: /ˈaɪəˌdaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat or mix something with iodine or an iodide, often to enhance its nutritional value, such as adding iodine to salt.

Example: Many countries iodize their table salt to prevent iodine deficiency in the population.

iodizer

IPA: /ˈaɪəˌdaɪzər/

KK: /ˈaɪəˌdaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person or device that adds iodine to something, often used in the context of food or water treatment.

Example: The iodizer ensures that the salt contains enough iodine for health benefits.

iodoform

IPA: //ˈaɪəʊdɔːfɔːm//

KK: /ˈaɪəˌdɔːfɔrm/

noun

Definition: A yellowish crystalline compound made of iodine, used mainly as an antiseptic.

Example: The doctor applied iodoform to the wound to prevent infection.

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