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iodine

noun

A tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic

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Word length
6
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
OD
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
B2

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ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn -dɪn -diːn

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noun

  1. A tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic

noun

  1. 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)

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