OXFORD DICTIONARY
, n.
1 Chem. a non-metallic element of the halogen group, forming black crystals and a violet vapour, used in medicine and photography, and important as an essential element for living organisms.
Symb.: I.
2 a solution of this in alcohol used as a mild antiseptic.
F iode f. Gk iodes violet-like f. ion violet + -INE(4)
THESAURUS
Argyrol, Mercurochrome, Merthiolate, Salol, alcohol, boric acid, calomel, camphor, carbolic acid, chloramine, cresol, gentian violet, gramicidin, hexachloraphene, hydrogen peroxide, peroxide, phenol, phenyl salicylate, resorcinol, silver vitellin, thimerosal, thymol, tincture of
iodine