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- [ahy-uh-dahyn, -din; in Chemistry also ahy-uh-deen]
- /ˈaɪ əˌdaɪn, -dɪn; in Chemistry also ˈaɪ əˌdin/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ahy-uh-dahyn, -din; in Chemistry also ahy-uh-deen]
- /ˈaɪ əˌdaɪn, -dɪn; in Chemistry also ˈaɪ əˌdin/
Definitions of iodin word
- noun iodin a nonmetallic halogen element occurring at ordinary temperatures as a grayish-black crystalline solid that sublimes to a dense violet vapor when heated: used in medicine as an antiseptic. Symbol: I; atomic weight: 126.904; atomic number: 53; specific gravity: (solid) 4.93 at 20°C. 1
- noun iodin (obsolete, US) Alternative form of iodine. 1
- noun iodin (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (US) Alternative form of iodine. 0
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Origin of iodin
First appearance:
before 1814 One of the 40% newest English words
1814; < French iode (< Greek īṓdēs, orig. rust-colored, but by folk etymology taken as í(on) violet + -ōdēs -ode1) + -ine2; introduced by H. Davy
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Parts of speech for Iodin
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iodin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
iodin usage trend in Literature
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