Iodide

Word IODIDE
Character 6
Hyphenation i o dide
Pronunciations /ˈɑɪ.ə.ˌdɑɪd/

Definitions and meanings of "Iodide"

What do we mean by iodide?

Univalent anionic iodine, or a compound of iodine, especially a binary compound of iodine with a more electropositive element. noun

A compound of iodine with an element more electropositive than itself: thus, sodium iodide, etc. noun

A binary compound of iodine, or one which may be regarded as binary, in which iodine has a valence of -1. noun

A binary compound of iodine and another element or radical. noun

A salt or ester of hydriodic acid noun

A binary compound of iodine and another element or radical.

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The word "iodide" in example sentences

“Potassium iodide is a possible teratogen (causing fetal goiter).” ❋ Unknown (2009)

The pesticide methyl iodide, which is a known neurotoxin nerve poison, will now be legal to fumigate onto California strawberry fields. ❋ Annie Spiegelman (2011)

The pills—containing inexpensive potassium iodide, which is the substance used to iodize common table salt—can prevent thyroid cancer by saturating the thyroid gland with a harmless type of iodine, keeping it from absorbing radioactive iodine that might be inhaled or ingested after a radiation release. ❋ Rebecca Smith (2011)

GOLDSTEIN: Well, perchlorate inhibits your take-up of iodide, which is a form of iodine, which is necessary to make thyroid hormone. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Now, what you have in the glass it called nitrogen tri-iodide, which is very sensitive to touch. ❋ Unknown (1990)

But caution from doctors like Braunstein has not stopped L.A. residents from swamping pharmacies with requests for potassium iodide, which is available over the counter, usually in pill form. ❋ The Huffington Post News Editors (2011)

Exposure to perchlorate has been shown to reduce thyroid hormone production and inhibit the uptake of iodide, which is required for healthy function of the thyroid gland. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The vapor of iodine coming in contact with the silver surface, forms an iodide which is peculiarly sensitive to light. ❋ Unknown (1853)

Spinks for Sierra magazine, we learn that the EPA approved methyl iodide for agricultural use in 2007. ❋ Michael Brune (2011)

This just-in-case mentality helps explain why shoppers as far away from Japan as Plano, Texas, were reportedly stocking up on potassium iodide against the threat of radiation. ❋ Virginia Postrel (2011)

Already, Governor Jerry Brown has conceded that California should take "a fresh look" at methyl iodide. ❋ Michael Brune (2011)

This one's easy to do, all you need is dish soap, hydrogen peroxide, and potassium iodide: Link ❋ Unknown (2009)

Mad runs on potassium iodide in Japan and even here. ❋ Al Lewis (2011)

Airborne transmission, groundwater accumulation, developmental effects, thyroid disruption, cancer -- these are some of the potential consequences that led an independent scientific review committee, commissioned by the DPR prior to its approval of methyl iodide, to conclude that "there is little doubt that the compound possesses significant toxicity" and would thus result in an "adverse impact on the public health." ❋ Michael Brune (2011)

China has claimed success with cloud-seeding techniques, which involves firing silver iodide from canons and missiles into the sky. ❋ Associated Press (2011)

We also learn that the California Department of Pesticide Regulation approved methyl iodide for use as a fumigant in December of last year. ❋ Michael Brune (2011)

Another early favorite: The constant use of footage of empty shelves that panicky individuals had emptied of potassium iodide pills. ❋ Bill Mann (2011)

Some scientists say those exposed to that total radiation dose should take potassium iodide, because an annual dose above 100 millisieverts is believed to be associated with an increased risk of cancer. ❋ Unknown (2011)

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