potassium iodides

A form of potassium iodide — A salt, KI, formally derived from potassium hydroxide and hydriodic acid, used as an analytical reagent, in organic synthesis, and in the preparation of photosensitive emulsions and as a radioprotector to protect the thyroid.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of potassium iodide
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