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potassium iodide

/pəˈtæsiəm ˈaɪədaɪd/

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/pəˈtæsiəm ˈaɪədaɪd/C1formalmedical
  • ruХимическое соединение, состоящее из калия и йода, обычно используемое в медицине для лечения дефицита йода или в качестве радиозащитного средства для щитовидной железы.

A chemical compound composed of potassium and iodine, commonly used in medicine to treat iodine deficiency or as a radiation protective agent for the thyroid gland.

  1. Chemical compoundC1formal

    A salt of iodine and potassium, used medically to protect the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine and as an expectorant.

    ruХимическое соединение

    • Potassium iodide tablets are distributed after nuclear accidents.
    • The doctor prescribed potassium iodide for the patient's cough.
    • Potassium iodide is often added to table salt to prevent iodine deficiency.