Iodize (verb)

To treat or add iodine to something, especially to salt or food, in order to prevent iodine deficiency.

Origin:

From the element iodine, which is used to iodize something.

Examples:

1. The salt was iodized to prevent iodine deficiency in the population.
2. It is important to iodize table salt to ensure that people get enough iodine in their diet.
3. Iodizing the fuel can prevent engine wear and corrosion.
4. The water was iodized to purify it.
5. The process of iodizing oil is used to increase the iodine content of the oil and make it more beneficial.