tincture of iodine

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Noun tincture of iodine has 1 sense

tincture of iodine, iodine - a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic
--₁ is a kind of tincture; antiseptic

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Tincture of Iodine

A tincture of iodine is a solution of iodine in alcohol used as an antiseptic, particularly for disinfecting wounds and sterilizing skin before surgery.

Definition

Noun: A solution of iodine in alcohol used as an antiseptic.

Usage

The doctor applied a tincture of iodine to the cut to prevent infection.
Before the surgery, the nurse cleaned the patient's skin with tincture of iodine.
When camping, it's essential to carry tincture of iodine for emergency purposes.

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