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iodin

iodin is the alternative form of iodine.

Meaning of iodine

Noun

iodine (usually uncountable, plural iodines)

  1. (usually) A chemical element (symbol: I) with an atomic number of 53; one of the halogens.
    Synonyms:
    iode
  2. (usually) An antiseptic incorporating the element.
    Synonyms:
    tincture of iodine
  3. (countable, obsolete, uncountable, usually) An iodide.

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Questions about iodin

What is iodin the alternative form of?
Iodin is the alternative form of iodine.

Words near iodin in the dictionary

  1. iodide
  2. iodides
  3. iodids
  4. iodiferous
  5. iodimetry
  6. iodin
  7. iodinane
  8. iodinase
  9. iodinases
  10. iodinate
  11. iodinated

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