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iodize

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To treat or react with iodine.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

treat with iodine so as to prevent infection

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • iodize a wound

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: iodise

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: treat, care for

3

verb

Meaning 3

treat with iodine

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • iodize salt

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: iodise

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: process, treat

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Arabic: يَوَّدَ (yawwada) — to treat with iodine
  • Finnish: jodittaa — to treat with iodine
  • Italian: iodare — to treat with iodine
  • Portuguese: iodar — to treat with iodine
  • Spanish: yodar — to treat with iodine
  • Spanish: yodizar — to treat with iodine
  • Spanish: yodurar — to treat with an iodide