iodine

English

/ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn, -dɪn, -diːn/

noun
Definitions
  • A chemical element (symbol: I) with an atomic number of 53; one of the halogens.
  • An antiseptic incorporating the element.
  • (countable) An iodide.

Etymology

Derived from French iode (iodine) derived from Ancient Greek ἰοειδής (violet, violet-coloured).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἰοειδής

Gloss

violet, violet-coloured

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