noun
a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used in medicine and photography
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Iodine is commonly used in medicine as an antiseptic for disinfecting wounds.
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My doctor recommended using iodine to clean the cut on my finger.
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I heard iodine is like magic for healing cuts and scrapes.
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His words were like iodine on the wound, stinging but necessary for healing.