单词	potassium iodide
释义	potassium iodide noun : a crystalline salt KI that is very soluble in water and is used medically chiefly in the treatment of hyperthyroidism, to block thyroidal uptake of radioactive iodine, and as an expectorant Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Fears of a possible radiation release have prompted Ukrainian officials to start distributing potassium iodide, a drug that can protect against some radiation poisoning, to people living within 35 miles of the plant. Andrew E. Kramer, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Local authorities in Zaporizhzhia are distributing potassium iodide tablets in the event of a radioactive leak, and residents are lining up. Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2022 In the event of a nuclear emergency at the Millstone plant, reception centers would assist evacuees with radiological monitoring and decontamination, potassium iodide tablets, medical services, crisis counseling and family reunification. Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2022 In the early weeks of the war, demand rose for potassium iodide, which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use after exposure to radioactive iodine. Bryan Pietsch, Washington Post, 13 July 2022 European consumers are rushing to buy iodine and potassium iodide pills, which can blunt the effects of exposure to nuclear radiation with pharmacies in Finland, Norway and Luxembourg selling out of their supplies, according to a Bloomberg report. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2022 When used as directed, potassium iodide in liquid or pill form can quickly saturate the thyroid gland and prevent it from absorbing radioactive iodine. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 29 Mar. 2022 Adults are only advised to take potassium iodide if they are expected to be exposed to large doses of radioactive iodine. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2022 Twenty tablets of Thyrosafe, whose active ingredient is potassium iodide, can fetch up to $175 on eBay. Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1851, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition potassium iodide noun : a crystalline salt KI that is very soluble in water and is used medically chiefly in the treatment of hyperthyroidism, to block thyroidal uptake of radioactive iodine, and as an expectorant
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