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Iodine Definition & Meaning

iodine
noun
  1. 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)
  2. a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic

"Iodine" in song lyrics

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  • "Spoon Iodine:"
    Aceyalone, Spoon Iodine, CVE — Jurasick
  • "Iodine"
    Aceyalone, Spoon Iodine, CVE — Jurasick
  • "Who's the killa? Monk iodine"
    Buddha Monk f/ BabyFace Fensta, Sha-Cronz — Bang it in Ya Whip

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Frequently asked questions

What does iodine mean?
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) a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic
What part of speech is iodine?
Iodine is a noun.
How many definitions does iodine have?
Iodine has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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