iodize

/aɪˈɔɪdaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat or preserve with iodine

“The doctor decided to iodize the water supply to prevent thyroid problems.”

2. verb

to introduce or add iodine to something

“The food manufacturer iodized the salt to meet public health standards.”

3. verb

to make something affected with or as if with iodine

“The iodized spots on the photograph made the image unviewable.”

4. verb

to give or provide a quality or property like iodine

“The artist iodized the colors to create a unique palette.”

Synonyms

  • iodine
  • preserve
  • treat

Antonyms

  • deiodinate
  • deiodize