Iodine

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(Chem.) A nonmetallic element, of the halogen group of atomic number 53, occurring always in combination, as in the iodides. When isolated it is in the form of dark gray metallic scales, resembling plumbago, soft but brittle, and emitting a chlorinelike odor. Symbol I. Atomic weight 126.90. If heated, iodine volatilizes in beautiful violet vapors. Iodine green an artificial green dyestuff, consisting of an iodine derivative of rosaniline; - called also night green. Iodine scarlet a pigment of an intense scarlet color, consisting of mercuric iodide. Iodine yellow a brilliant yellow pigment, consisting of plumbic iodide.

Noun	1.	iodine - 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) Synonyms: atomic number 53, I, iodin
	2.	iodine - a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic Synonyms: tincture of iodine

Argyrol, Mercurochrome, Merthiolate, Salol, alcohol, boric acid, calomel, camphor, carbolic acid, chloramine, cresol, gentian violet, gramicidin, hexachloraphene, hydrogen peroxide, peroxide, phenol, phenyl salicylate, resorcinol, silver vitellin, thimerosal, thymol, tincture of iodine