iodize

[ ahy-uh-dahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, i·o·dized, i·o·diz·ing.

1. to treat, impregnate, or affect with iodine or an iodide.

iodize

/ ˈaɪəˌdaɪz /

verb

1. tr to treat or react with iodine or an iodine compound Alsoiodate

iodize

/ ī′ə-dīz′ /

1. To treat or combine with iodine or an iodide. Salt is iodized to prevent goiter.

Derived Forms

• ˈioˌdizer, noun
• ˌiodiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• io·di·zation noun
• io·dizer noun
• non·io·dized adjective
• over·io·dize verb (used with object) overiodized overiodizing
• un·io·dized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of iodize¹

First recorded in 1835–45; iod- + -ize

Example Sentences

The researchers said at least 50 percent of the current global spina bifida cases would be prevented if the major, already existing iodized salt programs took the simple step of adding folic acid.

From Science Daily

The world has already changed its salt supply once: from regular salt to iodized salt.

From Salon

The introduction of iodized salt is thought to have contributed to the gradual rise in IQ scores in the past century.

From Salon

Dear Heloise: I don't understand the need for iodized salt — not in this day and age!

From Washington Post

That makes them largely interchangeable, a flexibility we think will be helpful to readers, as iodized table salt continues to be the salt of choice for a lot of home cooks.

From Washington Post