Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)A chemical element (symbol: I) with an atomic number of 53; one of the halogens.
Jod, Iod
йодjod, ио́дiód
йодjod
(uncountable, usually)An antiseptic incorporating the element.
Jodtinktur
раствор йодаrastvor joda, ио́дiód
(countable, obsolete, uncountable, usually)An iodide.
- 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)
- a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic
Examples
10 sentencesPut some iodine on this cut.
ruПомажь порез йодом. — soniamiku
The doctor painted Tom's throat with iodine.
ruВрач смазал Тому горло йодом. — sharptoothed
The iodine will do you good.
My drugstore only has iodine and bandages.
ruВ моей аптечке только йод и бинты. — nina99nv
In chemistry, "I" can mean both iodine and iodide.
Translations
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Origin
From French iode + -ine, from Ancient Greek ἰοειδής (ioeidḗs, “violet”). Coined by BritishFrom French iode + -ine, from Ancient Greek ἰοειδής (ioeidḗs, “violet”). Coined by British chemist Humphry Davy in 1814.
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Forms
plural: iodinesSynonyms
5 synonyms- 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):iodinIatomic number 53
- a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic:tincture of iodine
Word family
39 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable