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silver iodide
noun
Definition of SILVER IODIDE
: a compound AgI that darkens on exposure to light and is used in photography, rainmaking, and medicine
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First Known Use of SILVER IODIDE
1878
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silver iodide
noun
Medical Definition of SILVER IODIDE
: a compound AgI that darkens on exposure to light and is used in medicine as a local antiseptic
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