potassium iodide

noun

: a crystalline salt KI that is very soluble in water and is used medically chiefly in the treatment of hyperthyroidism, to block thyroidal uptake of radioactive iodine, and as an expectorant

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Taking these medications with potassium iodide can raise the risk of hyperkalemia. Johna Burdeos, Health, 11 Aug. 2024 Taking them with potassium iodide can increase the risk of hyperkalemia (elevated blood potassium levels). Johna Burdeos, Health, 11 Aug. 2024 This includes distributing potassium iodide pills to block the intake of radioiodine to prevent thyroid cancer. Bennett Ramberg, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2017 The technique involves flying an aircraft to spray clouds with salts like silver or potassium iodide or solid carbon dioxide, also known as dry ice, to induce precipitation. WIRED, 13 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for potassium iodide 

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of potassium iodide was in 1851

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“Potassium iodide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potassium%20iodide. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

potassium iodide

noun
: a crystalline salt KI that is very soluble in water and is used medically chiefly in the treatment of hyperthyroidism, to block thyroidal uptake of radioactive iodine, and as an expectorant
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