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   Iodine
   Iodine is a non-metallic halogen element usually obtained as a heavy, shining, blackish-grey crystalline form and is used especially in medicine, photography and analysis. It has the symbol I.
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   iodine
   [n] - a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens
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   Iodine
   In the halogen group of elements. Symbol I
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   Iodine
   an element for the formation of thyroid hormones
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   Iodine
   Iodine: An essential element in the diet used by the thyroid gland to make thyroid hormones. The two most important thyroid hormones are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroxine (T4) has four iodine molecules attached to its structure, while triiodothyronine (T3) has three iodine molecules attached to it. Iodine is found in seafood, brea ...
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   iodine
   chemical element:atomic number 53 Category: Chemistry
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   Iodine
   I'o·dine (ī'o*dĭn or -dēn; 104) noun [ Greek 'iw`dhs violetlike; 'i`on a violet + e'i^dos form: confer French iode , iodine . The name was given from the violet color of its vapor. See Violet , Idyl .] (Chemistry) A nonmetallic element, of the halogen group, occurring always in combination, as in the i ...
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   iodine
   <element> An element. Radiation therapy often uses radioactive forms of iodine in treatment. ... (13 Nov 1997) ...
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   Iodine
   `Iodine` (or ; from `violet`), is a chemical element that has the symbol `I` and atomic number 53. Iodine has 53 protons, 53 electrons, and 74 neutrons. Chemically, iodine is the least reactive of the halogens, and the most electropositive halogen after astatine. Iodine is primarily used in medicine, photography and dyes. It is required in trace amounts by most living organisms. As with all other halogens (members of Group VII in the Periodic ...
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    iodine
    (I) (I´o-dīn) a chemical element, atomic number 53, atomic weight 126.904. Iodine is essential in nutrition, being especially prevalent in the colloid of the thyroid gland. It is used in the treatment of hypothyroidism and as a topical antiseptic. Iodine is a frequent cause of poisoning (see ...
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    Iodine
    • (n.) A nonmetallic element, of the halogen group, occurring always in combination, as in the iodides. When isolated it is in the form of dark gray metallic scales, resembling plumbago, soft but brittle, and emitting a chlorinelike odor. Symbol I. Atomic weight 126.5. If heated, iodine volatilizes in beautiful violet vapors.Iodine: words in t...
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    iodine
    chemical element, a member of the halogen elements, or Group 17 (Group VIIa) of the periodic table.[26 related articles]
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    iodine
    iodine 1. A nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; and occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks). 2. A tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied to wounds as an antiseptic. 3. Special information about iodine is located ...
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    iodine
    A nonmetallic chemical element, atomic no. 53, atomic wt. 126.90447; used in the manufacture of iodine compounds and as a catalyst, reagent, tracer, constituent of radiographic contrast media, topical antiseptic, antidote for alkaloidal poisons, and in certain stains and solutions; formerly used for prophylaxis of iodine deficiency. [G. ids, viole...
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    iodine
    (I) Iodine. Credit: RTC & Wikipedia A lustrous, dark gray to purplish-black, corrosive, poisonous element that is the least reactive member of the halogens. It readily to sublimes to a pungent violet vapor (I₂ molecules). Simple solutions (e.g.,...
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    iodine
    iodine (ī'udīn, –din) [Gr.,=violet], nonmetallic chemical element; symbol I; at. no. 53; at. wt. 126.9045; m.p. 113.5°C; b.p. 184.35°C; sp. gr. 4.93 at 20°C; valence -1, +1, +3, +5, or +7. Iodine is a dark-gray to purple-black, lustrous, solid element with a rhombic...
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