iodine

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for iodine

iodine 🔊 /ajˈʌdajˌn/

iodine : අයඩින්

iodine : අයන්

iodine definition

Noun. A nonmetallic element, of the halogen group, occurring always in combination, as in the iodides. When isolated it is in the form of dark gray metallic scales, resembling plumbago, soft but brittle, and emitting a chlorinelike odor. Symbol I. Atomic weight 126.5. If heated, iodine volatilizes in beautiful violet vapors.