Iodize


[ahy-uh-dahyz] /ˈaɪ əˌdaɪz/

verb (used with object), iodized, iodizing.
1.
to treat, impregnate, or affect with or an iodide.
/ˈaɪəˌdaɪz/
verb
1.
(transitive) to treat or react with iodine or an iodine compound Also iodate
v.

1841, from comb. form of iodine + -ize. Related: Iodized; iodizing.

iodize i·o·dize (ī’ə-dīz’)
v. i·o·dized, i·o·diz·ing, i·o·diz·es
To treat or combine with iodine or an iodide.
i’o·di·za’tion (-dĭ-zā’shən) n.
iodize
(ī’ə-dīz’)
To treat or combine with iodine or an iodide. Salt is iodized to prevent goiter.

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