Concept information

Preferred term

iodine  

Definition

  • A nonmetallic halogen element; the poisonous, corrosive dark plates or granules are readily sublimed; insoluble in water, soluble in common solvents; used as germicide and antiseptic, in dyes, tinctures, and pharmaceuticals, in engraving lithography, and as a catalyst and analytical reagent.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/4483

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