iodine in WordNet English dictionary

1. a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)
   iodine  iodin  I  atomic number 53 
   
2. a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic
   tincture of iodine  iodine