iodine
UK/'aiәdi:n/US
GREB2
Definitions
n.
A chemical element (symbol I, atomic number 53) used in medicine as an antiseptic and in various industrial processes
碘；碘酒
v.
To treat or disinfect with iodine
用碘处理；涂碘酒
Root Breakdown
Root-derivediodroot
+
ineof, relating to, resembling
=iodine
Common Collocations
- 1.iodine deficiency碘缺乏
Example Sentences
- 1.
Iodine is essential for thyroid function and proper metabolic regulation.
- 2.
She applied iodine to the cut to disinfect and prevent infection.