Spanish word

yodo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʝoðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nouniodine

Example

¿Tienes yodo para desinfectar la herida?

Do you have iodine to disinfect the wound?

Illustration for yodo (iodine)

More examples

La tintura de yodo quema un poco al aplicarla.

The tincture of iodine burns a little when applied.

Core concept

Purple crystalline halogen used as a topical antiseptic and as iodide in supplements.

Common phrases

  • tintura de yodo

    tincture of iodine

  • solución de yodo

    iodine solution

  • deficiencia de yodo

    iodine deficiency

Similar words

tintura de yodo: Iodine dissolved in alcohol as a topical tincture for disinfecting skin.
yoduro: Iodide compound taken orally to supply iodine and prevent deficiency.

Definition in Spanish

Elemento químico denominado yodo, de la familia de los halógenos, que aparece en formas como yoduros en suplementos y en preparados tópicos como antisépticos.

Word origin

From Greek iodes 'violet' via scientific Latin iodium and French iode into Spanish yodo, named for the element's characteristic purple vapor or crystals.

Usage tips

  • In medical or pharmacy situations, specify the form (yodo for topical antiseptics, yoduro or sal yodada for nutritional iodide) and mention any allergy or contrast-agent concern.

Related words

  • yoduroiodidenoun
  • yodadoiodizedadjective
  • yodacióniodinationnoun

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