verb (used with object), i·o·dized, i·o·diz·ing.
- to treat, impregnate, or affect with iodine or an iodide.
verb
- (tr) to treat or react with iodine or an iodine compoundAlso: iodate
v.1841, from comb. form of iodine + -ize. Related: Iodized; iodizing. v.
- To treat or combine with iodine or an iodide.
- To treat or combine with iodine or an iodide. Salt is iodized to prevent goiter.