원자 번호 53번의 비금속 화학 원소로, 할로겐 원소에 속하며 흑회색 결정체와 보라색 증기를 형성함.
A nonmetallic chemical element of atomic number 53, belonging to the halogen group, which forms dark-gray crystals and produces a violet vapor when heated.
예문:
"Iodine is an essential nutrient required by the thyroid gland to produce hormones."
"When heated, solid iodine undergoes sublimation to form a beautiful purple gas."
상처 소독 및 살균을 위해 사용되는 요오드 알코올 용액(요오드팅크) 또는 이와 유사한 제제.
A solution of iodine in alcohol (tincture of iodine) or a similar preparation used as a disinfectant and antiseptic for wounds.
예문:
"The nurse applied iodine to the cut to prevent infection."
"Keep a small bottle of iodine in your first-aid kit for emergency use."