Iodine
noun
A chemical element that is often used as a disinfectant to kill bacteria.
The nurse used iodine to clean the wound before stitching it up.
Often appears as...
- apply iodine
- iodine solution
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Technical
noun
A nonmetallic, dark-gray or black, lustrous element that is used in printing and photography.
Iodine is used in the development process of photographs because of its sensitive light properties.
Often appears as...
- iodine crystal
- iodine vapour
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Technical
noun
An essential trace element in nutrition for preventing diseases like goiter.
Eating a diet rich in iodine can help prevent certain health problems like goiter.
Often appears as...
- iodine supplement
- iodine-rich diet
Usage tips
Medical
noun
A chemical element that is often used as a disinfectant to kill bacteria.
The nurse used iodine to clean the wound before stitching it up.
Often appears as...
- apply iodine
- iodine solution
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A nonmetallic, dark-gray or black, lustrous element that is used in printing and photography.
Iodine is used in the development process of photographs because of its sensitive light properties.
Often appears as...
- iodine crystal
- iodine vapour
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An essential trace element in nutrition for preventing diseases like goiter.
Eating a diet rich in iodine can help prevent certain health problems like goiter.
Often appears as...
- iodine supplement
- iodine-rich diet
Usage tips
Medical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Usage
Iodine in a medical context often refers to topical solutions used for sterilization.
Please apply iodine before the injection to sanitize the area.
Pro Tip 2/3First Aid Essentials
Iodine is commonly found in first aid kits and medical settings for its antibacterial properties.
After falling, I wiped the scrape with iodine to clean it.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Disinfectant
Remember that iodine has other uses beyond disinfection, like nutrient supplements.
Is this iodine just for wounds or can it be ingested?
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Usage
Iodine in a medical context often refers to topical solutions used for sterilization.
Please apply iodine before the injection to sanitize the area.
Pro Tip 2/3First Aid Essentials
Iodine is commonly found in first aid kits and medical settings for its antibacterial properties.
After falling, I wiped the scrape with iodine to clean it.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Disinfectant
Remember that iodine has other uses beyond disinfection, like nutrient supplements.
Is this iodine just for wounds or can it be ingested?
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Usage
Iodine in a medical context often refers to topical solutions used for sterilization.
Please apply iodine before the injection to sanitize the area.
Pro Tip 2/3First Aid Essentials
Iodine is commonly found in first aid kits and medical settings for its antibacterial properties.
After falling, I wiped the scrape with iodine to clean it.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Disinfectant
Remember that iodine has other uses beyond disinfection, like nutrient supplements.
Is this iodine just for wounds or can it be ingested?
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Bjorn Lomborg: Global...
That would be the third best thing we could do. The second best thing would be to focus on malnutrition. Not just malnutrition in general, but there's a very cheap way of dealing with malnutrition, namely, the lack of micronutrients. Basically, about half of the world's population is lacking in iron, zinc, iodine and vitamin A.
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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.
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Safari Live - Day 133 PIPE...
would most certainly get sick if they're drank that water just like that but there are ways of filtering it you know when you do wilderness safaris you're quite often take either iodine tablets
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Bjorn Lomborg: Global...
That would be the third best thing we could do. The second best thing would be to focus on malnutrition. Not just malnutrition in general, but there's a very cheap way of dealing with malnutrition, namely, the lack of micronutrients. Basically, about half of the world's population is lacking in iron, zinc, iodine and vitamin A.
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
Safari Live - Day 133 PIPE...
would most certainly get sick if they're drank that water just like that but there are ways of filtering it you know when you do wilderness safaris you're quite often take either iodine tablets
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M. S. Swaminathan
Indian Scientist
Rice, wheat and other grains can help to address protein-calorie under-nutrition. But only attention to horticulture, milk and eggs can help to overcome hidden hunger caused by the deficiency of micro-nutrients like iodine, iron, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B12, etc.
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Soha Ali Khan
Indian Actress
Iodine has an incredible effect on the development of a child, during pregnancy and afterwards as well. Iodine is one of the micronutrients that the body does not produce or retain. Therefore we need to have iodize salt.
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Anatoly Karpov
Russian Celebrity
I like to do projects in which you can see statistical results. I am very happy for all these small children, who have been the biggest group of victims of iodine deficiency.
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Gail Devers
American Athlete
I don't have a thyroid anymore. I had radioactive iodine treatment, which destroyed my thyroid. I take medication every day.
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Anatoly Karpov
Russian Celebrity
Bulgaria is the first state that has been awarded for its excellent fight against iodine deficiency by UNICEF.
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Emil Theodor Kocher
Swiss Scientist
The thyroid cells take up iodine with particular avidity and are able to store it up in great quantities.
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M. S. Swaminathan
Indian Scientist
Rice, wheat and other grains can help to address protein-calorie under-nutrition. But only attention to horticulture, milk and eggs can help to overcome hidden hunger caused by the deficiency of micro-nutrients like iodine, iron, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B12, etc.
Quote examples
Soha Ali Khan
Indian Actress
Iodine has an incredible effect on the development of a child, during pregnancy and afterwards as well. Iodine is one of the micronutrients that the body does not produce or retain. Therefore we need to have iodize salt.
Quote examples
Anatoly Karpov
Russian Celebrity
I like to do projects in which you can see statistical results. I am very happy for all these small children, who have been the biggest group of victims of iodine deficiency.
Quote examples
Gail Devers
American Athlete
I don't have a thyroid anymore. I had radioactive iodine treatment, which destroyed my thyroid. I take medication every day.
Quote examples
Anatoly Karpov
Russian Celebrity
Bulgaria is the first state that has been awarded for its excellent fight against iodine deficiency by UNICEF.
Quote examples
Emil Theodor Kocher
Swiss Scientist
The thyroid cells take up iodine with particular avidity and are able to store it up in great quantities.
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