Definitions

1. noun

the process of adding iodine to a substance, typically salt, for the purpose of preventing iodine deficiency

“The government has implemented a program of iodization to combat goiter in rural areas.”

2. noun

the state of being iodized

“The iodization of the water supply has been confirmed by laboratory tests.”

3. verb

to add iodine to a substance

“The factory will iodize the salt to make it suitable for human consumption.”