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Potassium Iodide

Definition:

Potassium iodide is a chemical compound consisting of potassium and iodine. It is mainly used as a dietary supplement and in the treatment of certain medical conditions.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A white crystalline compound, KI, used in medicine and photography, and as a laboratory reagent.

Example sentence: Iodized salt contains a small amount of potassium iodide to support the body's thyroid function.

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Sense 2 (Noun):

A solid, stable compound used in radiation emergencies to block radioactive iodine from being absorbed by the thyroid gland.

Example sentence: In case of a nuclear accident, it is advisable to have potassium iodide readily available to protect against radioactive poisoning.

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Sense 3 (Noun):

A popular chemical used in the photographic industry for developing black and white films.

Example sentence: The photographer mixed potassium iodide with silver nitrate to create a solution for developing the film.

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Sense 4 (Adjective):

Referring to or containing potassium iodide.

Example sentence: The doctor prescribed a potassium iodide solution to treat the patient's iodine deficiency.

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