English noun: iodin | |||
1. | iodin (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, iodine | ||
Broader (hypernym) | chemical element, element, halogen | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | iodine-125, iodine-131 | ||
Substance meronym | brine, saltwater, seawater | ||