iodization

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noun

The act or process of iodizing.

Opposite
deiodination
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Meanings

nouniodization (uncountable)

alternative iodisation

  1. uncountableThe act or process of iodizing.

    For public health purposes, the most practical is iodization of salt, and this continues to be the mainstay of national prophylactic programs.

    2006, Maurice Edward Shils, Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease, page 307

    Antonyms: deiodination

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe act or process of iodizing.

Opposite
deiodination

Origin

From iodize + -ation.

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APA

iodization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iodization

MLA

“iodization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iodization. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “iodization,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iodization.

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