IODINE

Meaning

A chemical element (symbol: I) with an atomic number of 53; one of the halogens.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From French iode + -ine, from Ancient Greek ἰοειδής (ioeidḗs, “violet”). Coined by British chemist Humphry Davy in 1814.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

• 2025-09-28ODTVNIE
• 2025-05-30IOBNDCE
• 2024-08-28ODNIEMZ
• 2023-08-21IXDONME
• 2023-01-31IWDPNEO