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A nonmetallic element, of the halogen group, occurring always in combination, as in the iodides. When isolated it is in the form of dark gray metallic scales, resembling plumbago, soft but brittle, and emitting a chlorinelike odor. Symbol I. Atomic

Additional info about word: IODINE

A nonmetallic element, of the halogen group, occurring always in combination, as in the iodides. When isolated it is in the form of dark gray metallic scales, resembling plumbago, soft but brittle, and emitting a chlorinelike odor. Symbol I. Atomic weight 126.5. If heated, iodine volatilizes in beautiful violet vapors. Note: Iodine was formerly obtained from the ashes of seaweed (kelp or varec), but is now also extracted from certain natural brines. In the free state, iodine, even in very minute quantities, colors starch blue. Iodine and its compounds are largely used in medicine (as in liniments, antisyphilitics, etc.), in photography, in the preparation of aniline dyes, and as an indicator in titration. Iodine green, an artificial green dyestuff, consisting of an iodine derivative of rosaniline; -- called also night green. -- Iodine scarlet, a pigment of an intense scarlet color, consisting of mercuric iodide. -- Iodine yellow, a brilliant yellow pigment, consisting of plumbic iodide.

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• SYMBOLISTIC; SYMBOLISTICAL
  Characterized by the use of symbols; as, symbolistic poetry.
• BRITTLELY
  In a brittle manner. Sherwood.
• METALLIC
  Of, pertaining to, or characterized by, the essential and implied properties of a metal, as contrasted with a nonmetal or metalloid; basic; antacid; positive. Metallic iron, iron in the state of the metal, as distinquished from its ores, as magnetic
• ELEMENTAL
  1. Pertaining to the elements, first principles, and primary ingredients, or to the four supposed elements of the material world; as, elemental air. "Elemental strife." Pope. 2. Pertaining to rudiments or first principles; rudimentary; elementary.
• ELEMENT
  1. One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based. 2. One of the ultimate, undecomposable constituents of any kind of matter. Specifically:
• SYMBOLISM
  The science of creeds; symbolics. (more info) 1. The act of symbolizing, or the state of being symbolized; as, symbolism in Christian art is the representation of truth, virtues, vices, etc., by emblematic colors, signs, and forms. 2. A system
• EMITTENT
  Sending forth; emissive. Boyle.
• ELEMENTALITY
  The condition of being composed of elements, or a thing so composed.
• COMBINATION
  The act or process of uniting by chemical affinity, by which substances unite with each other in definite proportions by weight to form distinct compounds. 4. pl. (more info) 1. The act or process of combining or uniting persons and things. Making
• METALLICLY
  In a metallic manner; by metallic means.
• METALLICAL
  See METALLIC
• ATOMICIAN
  An atomist.
• BRITTLE STAR
  Any species of ophiuran starfishes. See Ophiuroidea.
• ISOLATE
  To insulate. See Insulate. (more info) 1. To place in a detached situation; to place by itself or alone; to insulate; to separate from others. Short isolated sentences were the mode in which ancient wisdom delighted to convey its precepts. Bp.
• SYMBOLIZATION
  The act of symbolizing; symbolical representation. Sir T. Browne.
• SYMBOLIZE
  1. To have a resemblance of qualities or properties; to correspond; to harmonize. The pleasing of color symbolizeth with the pleasing of any single tone to the ear; but the pleasing of order doth symbolize with harmony. Bacon. They both symbolize
• ATOMICISM
  Atomism.
• SYMBOLOGICAL
  Pertaining to a symbology; versed in, or characterized by, symbology.
• RESEMBLINGLY
  So as to resemble; with resemblance or likeness.
• SYMBOLIC
  See SYMBOLICS
• DIATOMIC
  Containing two atoms. Having two replaceable atoms or radicals.
• SUBGROUP
  A subdivision of a group, as of animals. Darwin.
• PENTATOMIC
  Having five atoms in the molecule. Having five hydrogen atoms capable of substitution.
• WENLOCK GROUP
  The middle subdivision of the Upper Silurian in Great Britain; -- so named from the typical locality in Shropshire.
• MONOMETALLIC
  Consisting of one metal; of or pertaining to monometallism.
• AGGROUPMENT
  Arrangement in a group or in groups; grouping.
• BIMETALLIC
  Of or relating to, or using, a double metallic standard (as gold and silver) for a system of coins or currency.
• TRANSELEMENT; TRANSELEMENTATE
  To change or transpose the elements of; to transubstantiate. Jer. Taylor.
• LUDLOW GROUP
  A subdivision of the British Upper Silurian lying below the Old Red Sandstone; -- so named from the Ludlow, in Western England. See the Chart of Geology.