iodization

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iodization

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Alternative forms

• iodisation

Etymology

From iodize +‎ -ation.

Noun

iodization (uncountable)

1. The act or process of iodizing.

   Antonym: deiodination

   Hypernyms: iodination < halogenation

   Hyponym: overiodization

   • 2006, Maurice Edward Shils, Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease‎, page 307:

     For public health purposes, the most practical is iodization of salt, and this continues to be the mainstay of national prophylactic programs.

Derived terms

• overiodization

Related terms

• iodized
• noniodized, uniodized