How to Use iodine in a Sentence

iodine

noun
  • Sea moss is rich in iodine, which is known to promote oral health.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Brown tones appear, and with a lot of time, iodine-like tones.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2023
  • They're said to be rich in iron and iodine, which helps soothe aching muscles.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
  • The wine is fresh on the nose, with fragrant notes of pear, fresh brioche, and a touch of iodine.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • If salt contains iodine, it will be labeled on the outside of the box of salt.
    — Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2021
  • Be careful to eat just the right amount of sea moss because of its iodine content.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 17 Apr. 2024
  • In the film, bullet entry wounds are treated with a swab of iodine.
    — Chuck Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 28 Dec. 2018
  • Mild and pleasing, with aromas and flavors of peat, iodine and earth.
    — Eric Asimov, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2018
  • Moss is soft, absorbent, and full of iodine, a natural germ killer.
    — Popular Science, 28 Mar. 2020
  • There is salt, of course, and a pleasantly clingy iodine flavor.
    — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2019
  • Smooth and modern, not chunky like some wines from this region can be, there’s a tinge of blood orange and iodine.
    — Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • These products are not required to list iodine or heavy metal content.
    — Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
  • In the first episode there’s a guy who gets iodine poisoning from eating too much shrimp at the buffet.
    — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Fish and shellfish from the ocean are naturally high in iodine.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 28 Dec. 2022
  • Clean the bite area with alcohol, iodine or soap and water, and don’t forget to clean your hands, too.
    — Alice Park, Time, 29 June 2017
  • Vinegar is sometimes used to disinfect wounds, with no iodine left.
    — Abu Bakr Bashir, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Unfortunately, trendy flaky salts are not a good source of iodine.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Nov. 2025
  • Sea moss is a rich source of iodine, an essential nutrient for the thyroid gland.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The final step is adding iodine to the water to prevent microbial growth while it is stored.
    — Berrin Tansel, The Conversation, 30 July 2025
  • Seaweed is a great source of iodine, a mineral our bodies need to survive.
    — Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 5 July 2023
  • Irish moss is full of different iodine compounds that your thyroid needs to healthily chug along.
    — Adele Jackson-Gibson, Good Housekeeping, 17 Jan. 2020
  • Radioactive iodine treatment can be used to kill the thyroid cells from the inside.
    — Andrea K. McDaniels, baltimoresun.com, 5 Apr. 2018
  • Still, there are many sources of iodine in the North American diet.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 5 Oct. 2021
  • But some of the ingredients added to salt, like iodine, can start to break down, so try to use it within 5 years.
    — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
  • It is more commonly seen in countries where the soil is iodine deficient and there is no iodine added to salt.
    — Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
  • The workers in charge of the venting operation took iodine tablets.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 31 Oct. 2011
  • There have also been studies that suggest the iodine found in sea moss may support your thyroid function.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
  • And, since most of us get enough iodine already from eating fish, dairy, and iodized table salt, this is a worthwhile concern.
    — Vogue, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The star received radioactive iodine therapy for the disease, which had spread to his lymph nodes.
    — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, 29 May 2018
  • Table Salt Table salt, also known as common salt, has iodine added to it.
    — Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Sep. 2024

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