Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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iodine | Yes | No | No | No |
tincture of iodine | Yes | No | No | No |
iodine (noun) | tincture of iodine (noun) |
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a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic | a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic |
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) |