Iodide
noun
A compound of iodine with another element or group.
Sodium iodide and potassium iodide are examples of iodide used in medicine and industry.

Often appears as...
- sodium iodide
- potassium iodide
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A compound of iodine with another element or group.
Sodium iodide and potassium iodide are examples of iodide used in medicine and industry.

Often appears as...
- sodium iodide
- potassium iodide
Usage tips
Technical
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Medical Use
Some iodide compounds are used to prevent thyroid problems and in medical imaging.

Iodide tablets were distributed to prevent radiation exposure.
Photo Sensitivity
Silver iodide is used in photography due to its sensitivity to light.

The old photograph was developed using silver iodide.
Industrial Reagent
Iodides can react with other elements, making them important in synthesis and industry.

Sodium iodide is a key reagent in the chemical industry.
Medical Use
Some iodide compounds are used to prevent thyroid problems and in medical imaging.

Iodide tablets were distributed to prevent radiation exposure.
Photo Sensitivity
Silver iodide is used in photography due to its sensitivity to light.

The old photograph was developed using silver iodide.
Industrial Reagent
Iodides can react with other elements, making them important in synthesis and industry.

Sodium iodide is a key reagent in the chemical industry.
Medical Use
Some iodide compounds are used to prevent thyroid problems and in medical imaging.

Iodide tablets were distributed to prevent radiation exposure.
Photo Sensitivity
Silver iodide is used in photography due to its sensitivity to light.

The old photograph was developed using silver iodide.
Industrial Reagent
Iodides can react with other elements, making them important in synthesis and industry.

Sodium iodide is a key reagent in the chemical industry.
Video examples
How to spot a...
You can help catch the counterfeits. All you need are some simple tools and a bit of chemistry. First up, the anti-counterfeit detection pen. The pen looks like a highlighter and contains a solution of potassium iodide and elemental iodine.
Video examples
How to spot a...
You can help catch the counterfeits. All you need are some simple tools and a bit of chemistry. First up, the anti-counterfeit detection pen. The pen looks like a highlighter and contains a solution of potassium iodide and elemental iodine.
Example 1 of 1
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