iodised
Definition
Adjective 1. Treated with iodine: Describes a substance, typically salt, to which iodine or an iodide compound has been added. This is done to prevent iodine deficiency in the human diet.
Usage
The word "iodised" is used almost exclusively to describe edible salt that has been fortified with iodine. It is a technical or descriptive term commonly found on food packaging and in nutritional or public health contexts.
Examples
- Adjective:
- For good health, it is recommended to cook with iodised salt.
- The public health campaign promoted the switch from plain salt to iodised salt.
- Check the label to ensure you are buying iodised salt.
Advanced Usage
- "Iodised" vs. "Iodized": "Iodised" is the standard spelling in British English, while "iodized" is used in American English. Both have the same meaning and pronunciation.
- The process of adding iodine is called iodisation (or iodization).
Variants and Related Words
- Iodized (adj): The American English spelling of "iodised".
- Iodisation / Iodization (n): The process of treating something with iodine.
- Iodine (n): The chemical element (symbol I) added to the salt.
- Fortified (adj): A more general term meaning a food has had nutrients added to it (e.g., fortified cereal, iodised salt).
Synonyms
- Iodine-fortified
- Iodine-treated
Antonyms
- Non-iodised / Non-iodized
- Plain salt
- Sea salt (Note: Most, but not all, sea salt is not iodised unless specified.)
Adjective
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treated with iodine
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iodized salt
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