iodine
Purple antiseptic element
Iodine is a chemical element, a dark purple-gray solid that sublimates into a violet vapor with a sharp odor.
Essential in trace amounts for thyroid function, iodine is added to table salt to prevent deficiency.
In medicine, iodine solutions serve as antiseptics for wounds: The nurse swabbed iodine on the cut.
Iodine compounds are also used in photography and water purification.
Salt-producing element group
- nonmetalElement without conductivity
- diatomicHaving two atoms
- sublimationSolid to gas directly
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
solid · lustrous · fluorine · chlorine · bromine · astatine · halide · electronegativity
Lack of something needed
- goiterEnlarged thyroid gland
- cretinismThyroid deficiency syndrome
- supplementSomething added to complete
- trace mineralElement needed minimally
micronutrient · seaweed · kelp · seafood · fortified · hormone · metabolism · RDA
Agent destroying surface pathogens
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- wound careTreatment of bodily injuries
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
germicide · surgical scrub · antisepsis · infection prevention · sanitizer · cleansing · purify · antibacterial
Atom's electron loss measure
- redox reactionPaired electron transfer process
- titrationMeasuring concentration by addition
- indicatorSign revealing status
- solubilityDissolving potential in liquid
precipitation · sublimate · reagent · analytical chemistry · aqueous solution
Small five-petaled wildflower
- blue-blackVery dark purplish shade
- dark grayDim neutral shade
- metallic lusterReflective surface of metals
Detectable isotope for imaging
- radiation therapyIonizing beams treating malignancies
- nuclear medicineHealthcare using radioactive materials
- diagnostic imagingVisualizing body interiors medically
- radiation protectionSafeguarding from ionizing emissions
halogen
Salt-producing element group
- nonmetalElement without conductivity
- diatomicHaving two atoms
- sublimationSolid to gas directly
crystal · solid · lustrous · fluorine · chlorine · bromine · astatine · halide · electronegativity · reactivity
deficiency
Lack of something needed
- goiterEnlarged thyroid gland
- cretinismThyroid deficiency syndrome
- supplementSomething added to complete
trace mineral · micronutrient · seaweed · kelp · seafood · fortified · hormone · metabolism · RDA · prenatal
disinfectant
Agent destroying surface pathogens
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- wound careTreatment of bodily injuries
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
topical · germicide · surgical scrub · antisepsis · infection prevention · sanitizer · cleansing · purify · antibacterial · first aid
oxidation state
Atom's electron loss measure
- redox reactionPaired electron transfer process
- titrationMeasuring concentration by addition
- indicatorSign revealing status
solubility · precipitation · sublimate · reagent · analytical chemistry · aqueous solution
violet
Small five-petaled wildflower
- blue-blackVery dark purplish shade
- dark grayDim neutral shade
- metallic lusterReflective surface of metals
radioactive tracer
Detectable isotope for imaging
- radiation therapyIonizing beams treating malignancies
- nuclear medicineHealthcare using radioactive materials
- diagnostic imagingVisualizing body interiors medically
- wound carebandage, bandages, gauze, gauze pads, dressings
- Antisepticschlorhexidine, Dettol, hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, benzalkonium
- apothecarypharmacy, apothecary, drugstore, dispensary, pharmacist
- Biocidesbiocide, biocidal, germicide, germicidal, disinfectant
- ChernobylPripyat, exclusion zone, meltdown, nuclear disaster, explosion
- disinfectantsbleach, chlorine, antiseptic, disinfectant spray, hydrogen peroxide
- iodized saltSodium chloride with element 53
- iodine tabletsThyroid-shielding medication
- radioactive iodineDecaying halogen for medical use
- iodine pillsThyroid-protecting radiation tablets
- tincture of iodineMedicinal antiseptic preparation
- silver iodideRain-inducing chemical compound
periodic, iodine-131, iodide, iodized, iodize, iodization, iodizing