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Iodine

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Iodine is a chemical element (I) that exists as a solid at room temperature and is commonly used in disinfectants and as a nutritional supplement.