[ˈʌɪədɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the chemical element of atomic number 53, a non-metallic element forming black crystals and a violet vapour


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: from French iode (from Greek iōdēs ‘violet-coloured’, from ion ‘violet’ + -eidēs ‘like’) + -ine