iodide

noun

io·dide ˈī-ə-ˌdīd

: a salt of hydriodic acid

also : the monovalent anion I⁻ of such a salt

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According to a report in Critical Care Explorations, researchers last year identified a hidden hero that evolved to combat the stress: iodide, a form of iodine released by thyroid hormones. —

Marisa Sloan, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2021 The iodide pills help prevent the thyroid gland from absorbing radiation, which could lead to tumors, but do not treat other kinds of radiation exposure, according to the CDC. —

Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2022 Though public health officials said people self-treating with iodide supplements were more likely to harm than help themselves, orders spiked so sharply that Toby’s website crashed. —

Matt Hongoltz-Hetling, Popular Science, 4 May 2023 The salt in your salt shaker is probably iodized, which means it’s had a key nutrient called iodine (in the form of iodide) added to it to help prevent iodine deficiency. —

Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for iodide