iodize

American

[ahy-uh-dahyz] / ˈaɪ əˌdaɪz /

especially British, iodise

verb (used with object)

iodized, iodizing

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

iodize British

/ ˈaɪəˌdaɪz /

verb

Also: iodate. (tr) to treat or react with iodine or an iodine compound

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iodize Scientific

/ ī′ə-dīz′ /

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

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Origin of iodize

First recorded in 1835–45; iod- + -ize

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