iodine
nounmasculinetécnico/iˈoðu/low
i·o·do
Definition
A chemical element (symbol I, atomic number 53), a nonmetal essential for thyroid function, used in disinfectants and analytical chemistry.
Table salt is often fortified with iodine to prevent deficiencies.
Iodine tincture is a traditional antiseptic.
Common collocations
iodine deficiencyiodized saltiodine solution
Etymology
Do francês "iode", por sua vez do grego "ioeidēs" (cor violeta), de "ion" (violeta) e "-eidēs" (-oide).