iodize verb trans. ['ʌɪǝdʌɪz] Also iodise. M19.
[from IODO- + -IZE.]
Orig. (in Photography), treat or impregnate with silver iodide. Now usu., add iodine or an iodide to (a substance, e.g. table salt). Chiefly as iodized ppl adjective.

■ iodi'zation noun the process or practice of iodizing something; the addition of iodine or an iodine compound to a substance: E20.

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