iodine analysis
nounUK /ˈaɪədiːn əˈnæləsɪs/
US /ˈaɪədaɪn əˈnæləsɪs/
Iodine analysis is a test that checks how much iodine is in something.
The lab did an iodine analysis on the salt to see if it had enough iodine.
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2. A chemical procedure used to measure iodine levels in water, food, or biological samples.
An iodine analysis of the drinking water showed very low iodine content.
3. A medical test that measures iodine in urine or blood to check thyroid function.
The doctor ordered an iodine analysis to find out why the patient felt so tired.
4. The process of identifying iodine compounds in a mixture using chemical reactions.
The iodine analysis revealed that the sample contained potassium iodide.