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potassium iodide

/pəˈtæsiəm ˈaɪədaɪd/

Tradução: Composto químico formado por potássio e iodo, usado na medicina para tratar deficiência de iodo e como agente radioprotetor da tireoide.

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/pəˈtæsiəm ˈaɪədaɪd/C1formalmedical
  • ptComposto químico formado por potássio e iodo, usado na medicina para tratar deficiência de iodo e como agente radioprotetor da tireoide.

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.

    ptComposto químico

    • 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.