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iodination

/ˌaɪəʊdɪˈneɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does iodination mean?

noun

The process of adding iodine to something, especially water, to make it safe to drink. The act of adding iodine to a substance to purify it.

Example

"The water treatment plant used iodination to make the water safe for consumption."

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