Word
iodide
Phoneticsio·dide
US/ˈaɪəˌdaɪd/
UK/ˈaɪədˌaɪd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a chemical form of iodine that you find in some salts and medicines. Your thyroid needs it to stay healthy.
n. a negatively charged ion of iodine (I-), or a salt or compound formed from iodine combined with another element.
Examples
“This salt contains iodide for healthy thyroid function.”
“The doctor prescribes potassium iodide tablets to protect the thyroid after radiation exposure.”
“Although seawater naturally contains trace iodide, manufacturers fortify table salt with potassium iodide to prevent iodine deficiency across inland populations.”
Examples
simple
“This salt contains iodide for healthy thyroid function.”
contextual
“The doctor prescribes potassium iodide tablets to protect the thyroid after radiation exposure.”
complex
“Although seawater naturally contains trace iodide, manufacturers fortify table salt with potassium iodide to prevent iodine deficiency across inland populations.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “iodide” in context.
Verb
01. absorb iodide
“The thyroid gland can efficiently absorb iodide from the bloodstream.”
verb + noun
02. contain iodide
“Some table salts and supplements contain iodide for thyroid health.”
verb + noun
03. iodide accumulates
“Excess iodide accumulates in the thyroid and may disrupt hormone production.”
noun + verb
04. iodide protects
“Timely iodide protects the thyroid from absorbing radioactive iodine.”
noun + verb
05. iodide supports
“Adequate iodide supports healthy thyroid function and metabolism.”
noun + verb
06. prescribe iodide
“The endocrinologist may prescribe iodide to regulate thyroid function.”
verb + noun
Adjective
07. potassium iodide
“Doctors recommend potassium iodide to protect the thyroid after radiation exposure.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. deficiency of iodide
“A prolonged deficiency of iodide may cause goitre and fatigue.”
noun + prep + noun
09. dose of iodide
“A single dose of iodide can saturate the thyroid for 24 hours.”
noun + prep + noun
10. intake of iodide
“Adequate intake of iodide is essential during pregnancy.”
noun + prep + noun
11. cloud seeding with silver iodide
“Scientists use cloud seeding with silver iodide to increase rainfall.”
12. protect the thyroid with iodide
“Emergency guidelines explain how to protect the thyroid with iodide.”
Real-World Examples
“This approach to weather modification, now more than 80-years-old, involves using planes and drones to disperse compounds such as silver iodide into clouds to form ice crystals.” “Cloud seeding involves manipulating existing clouds, such as by dropping salt crystals or silver iodide into them, to help produce more rain.” “Cloud seeding involves sprinkling silver iodide, salts or other particles into clouds to trigger precipitation.” “In March 2025, a fleet of 30 planes and drones fired silver iodide pellets into the sky in northern China.” Etymology
From iodine + -ide.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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