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iodization

iodization

5.1
A way of adding iodine to salt or food to prevent iodine deficiency
  • noun
  • /ˌaɪədaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : yodación
  • Many countries have implemented iodization of salt to prevent iodine deficiency in their populations.
  • iodization of salt

Examples

  • The iodization of salt is crucial for public health.

  • Efforts to increase the iodization of food products have been crucial in combating iodine deficiency-related disorders.

  • Iodization of table salt is a common public health measure in many countries.

  • The government launched a campaign to promote the iodization of salt in rural areas.

  • Proper iodization helps reduce the risk of thyroid problems caused by iodine deficiency.

  • Many countries have adopted iodization policies.

  • The health campaign focused on the iodization of table salt to improve public health outcomes.

Synonyms

iodination
vsiodization
  • Specialized
9.8

Adding iodine atoms to a molecule

adds iodine to foods or salts mainly to prevent deficiency

Surface Forms

iodization singular
iodizations plural

Morphology

iodization = iodize (transparent) = iodine + ize + ation

Formed by adding the nominalizing suffix '-ation' to the verb 'iodize', which directly denotes the process of adding iodine.

Etymology

Iodization comes from the element iodine, and the root iod- comes from a Greek word meaning 'violet' because iodine makes a purple colour; so iodization is the process of adding iodine to salt and food to prevent iodine deficiency.