iodine

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Scope note
A nonmetallic element of the halogen family with atomic number 53 and symbol I. It is a dark crystalline solid used as an additive to salt to prevent iodine insufficiency and is used in dyes, photographic film, x-ray contrast media, and other applications.
iodine
Accepted term: 20-Jan-2025