iodinetest
nounUK /ˈaɪədiːn tɛst/
US /ˈaɪədaɪn tɛst/
A test that uses iodine to check for starch or other things.
The teacher did an iodinetest on the potato to see if it had starch.
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2. A medical check that uses iodine to look at the thyroid gland.
The doctor ordered an iodinetest to check her thyroid.
3. A quick way to see if something contains water or certain chemicals.
He used an iodinetest to find the leak in the pipe.
4. A school science experiment that shows color changes with iodine.
Our class did an iodinetest on bread and watched it turn blue.