Iodide
(noun)
A compound containing the ion I- (iodide ion) which is formed by the removal of one or more electrons from the neutral atom of iodine.
Origin:
From the french iode (iodine) and the suffix -ide.
Examples:
- Potassium iodide is used as a dietary supplement to prevent iodine deficiency.
- Iodide is used in the treatment of certain thyroid conditions.
- Iodide is also used as a diagnostic tool in nuclear medicine.
- Iodide compounds are important in photography and in the production of certain chemicals.
- Iodide is also used as a preservative for some foodstuffs.