iodise

/aɪˈɒdaɪz, aɪˈoʊdaɪz, aɪˈɔdaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat or combine with iodine, or to add iodine to (a substance)

“The doctor iodised the water to make it safer for drinking.”

2. verb

to become or cause to become blue-black due to the presence of iodine

“The starch iodised in the presence of the iodine solution.”

3. noun

a salt of iodine

“Iodine iodide is a compound used in various chemical reactions.”

Synonyms

  • iodate
  • iodinise

Antonyms

  • deiodise