definitions

iodize

[ ahy-uh-dahyz ]
/ ˈaɪ əˌdaɪz /

verb (used with object), i·o·dized, i·o·diz·ing.

to treat, impregnate, or affect with iodine or an iodide.

Nearby words

iodine-induced hyperthyroidism, iodinophil, iodinophilous, iodipamide, iodism, iodize, iodized oil, iodo-, iodochlorhydroxyquin, iododerma, iodoform
Also especially British, i·o·dise.

Origin of iodize

First recorded in 1835–45; iod- + -ize
Related forms
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British Dictionary definitions for iodize

iodize

iodise

/ (ˈaɪəˌdaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to treat or react with iodine or an iodine compoundAlso: iodate
Derived Formsiodization or iodisation, nouniodizer or iodiser, noun
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Word Origin and History for iodize

iodize

v.

1841, from comb. form of iodine + -ize. Related: Iodized; iodizing.

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Medicine definitions for iodize

iodize

[ ī′ə-dīz′ ]

v.

To treat or combine with iodine or an iodide.
Related formsi′o•di•za′tion (-dĭ-zā′shən) n.
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Science definitions for iodize

iodize

[ ī′ə-dīz′ ]

To treat or combine with iodine or an iodide. Salt is iodized to prevent goiter.
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