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Definition
Iodine; a nonmetallic chemical element with atomic number 53, used in solution as a disinfectant.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the chemical element or the antiseptic solution commonly found in first aid kits. In casual conversation, people often refer to the brown liquid simply as 碘酒, which is the standard term for the tincture of iodine used for cleaning cuts and scrapes.
Examples
You need to use iodine to disinfect the wound.
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Common phrases
tincture of iodine
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