English noun: iodine | |||
1. | iodine (substance) 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) | ||
Synonyms | atomic number 53, I, iodin | ||
Broader (hypernym) | chemical element, element, halogen | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | iodine-125, iodine-131 | ||
Substance meronym | brine, saltwater, seawater | ||
2. | iodine (artifact) a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic | ||
Synonyms | tincture of iodine | ||
Broader (hypernym) | antiseptic, tincture | ||