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iodize

 
Dictionary: i·o·dize   (ī'ə-dīz') pronunciation

tr.v., -dized, -diz·ing, -diz·es.
To treat or combine with iodine or an iodide: iodize salt.

iodization i'o·di·za'tion (-dĭ-zā'shən) n.

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(ī'ə-dīz')
v., -dized, -diz·ing, -diz·es.

To treat or combine with iodine or an iodide.

i'o·di·za'tion (-dĭ-zā'shən) n.
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The verb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: treat with iodine
  Synonym: iodise

Meaning #2: treat with iodine so as to prevent infection
  Synonym: iodise


 
 

 

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