iodide

/ˈaɪədaɪd/
noun
  1. A chemical compound containing iodine and another element, often used in medicine or photography.
    • The doctor prescribed an iodide solution to treat the patient's thyroid condition.
    • Potassium iodide is sometimes added to table salt to prevent iodine deficiency.
    • Silver iodide is used in cloud seeding to encourage rain.
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