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Verb: iodise  'I-u,dIz
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: iodize)
  1. (chemistry) treat with iodine
    "iodise salt";
    - iodize
     
  2. Treat with iodine so as to prevent infection
    "iodise a wound";
    - iodize

Derived forms: iodised, iodising, iodises

Type of: care for, process, treat

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