iodide

noun

io·​dide ˈī-ə-ˌdīd How to pronounce iodide (audio)
: a salt of hydriodic acid
also : the monovalent anion I of such a salt

Examples of iodide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to a report in Critical Care Explorations, researchers last year identified a hidden hero that evolved to combat the stress: iodide, a form of iodine released by thyroid hormones. Marisa Sloan, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2021 The iodide pills help prevent the thyroid gland from absorbing radiation, which could lead to tumors, but do not treat other kinds of radiation exposure, according to the CDC. Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2022 Though public health officials said people self-treating with iodide supplements were more likely to harm than help themselves, orders spiked so sharply that Toby’s website crashed. Matt Hongoltz-Hetling, Popular Science, 4 May 2023 The salt in your salt shaker is probably iodized, which means it’s had a key nutrient called iodine (in the form of iodide) added to it to help prevent iodine deficiency. Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2023 Potassium-iodide pills that can protect against radiation poisoning are out of stock in much of the U.S., reflecting concerns among some consumers that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could escalate into a nuclear confrontation or accident that could spread radiation. Renée Onque, WSJ, 10 Mar. 2022 Typically, iodide treatment is recommended for residents within a 10-mile radius of a radiation leak. Jason Daley, Discover Magazine, 2 Oct. 2011 The Fukushima disaster was practically an infomercial for iodide therapy. Jason Daley, Discover Magazine, 2 Oct. 2011 In May, researchers at the University of California, Riverside, found an iodide treatment paired with ultraviolet light and sulfite can destroy up to 90% of the harmful atoms found in PFAS. Brian Bushard, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

iod(ine) + -ide

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of iodide was in 1822

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Cite this Entry

“Iodide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iodide. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

iodide

noun
io·​dide ˈī-ə-ˌdīd How to pronounce iodide (audio)
: a compound of iodine with another element or chemical group

Medical Definition

iodide

noun
io·​dide ˈī-ə-ˌdīd How to pronounce iodide (audio)
: a salt of hydriodic acid
also : the monovalent anion I of such a salt

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