Iodized salt
noun
common table salt with a small amount of sodium or potassium iodide added to help reduce the chance of iodine deficiency in humans
Examples
In 1990, only about 20% of the world’s households had access to iodized salt and were protected against Iodine Deficiency Disorders.
Word Origin
1933
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1. a combining form representing iodine, in compound words: iodometry. combining form 1. indicating iodine: iodoform, iodism iodo- or iod- pref. Iodine: iodotherapy.
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