Definition of iodinate in English:
iodinate
verb ˈʌɪədɪneɪtʌɪˈɒdɪneɪtˈaɪədəˌneɪt
[with object]usually as adjective iodinatedChemistry Introduce iodine into (a compound).
Example sentencesExamples
- The large number of irregular densities found throughout the tumor are from the injection of Lipiodol, an oily iodinated agent to carry the chemotherapy agents into the tumor.
- MRI is the preferred noninvasive imaging modality because it does not need x-ray exposure and no potentially nephrotoxic, iodinated contrast agents.
- In some European countries, mucolytic agents (such as bromhexine or iodinated glycerol) are widely used to treat chronic bronchitis.
- Even bigger increases in iodine intake came in the 1960s, when iodinated additives, sterilizing agents and food colorings began to be used in industrial bread, milk and cereal production.
- This study reported no significant difference in exacerbation rates between iodinated glycerol and placebo, but the summary statistics were not available.