Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In chem., the process of causing iodine to be taken up as a constituent, as in the production of iodo-benzene from benzene.
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Examples
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"This will ensure South Africa meets the international objective of mid-decade universal salt iodation to eliminate iodine deficiency disorders."
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Dr Zuma also approved the establishment of a committee to monitor iodine deficiency disorders in South Africa, as well as the effects of mandatory salt iodation.
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Health minister issue regulations on salt iodation
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Health minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has issued regulations requiring the mandatory iodation of all salt for human consumption before the end of the year, the Department of Health announced on Monday.
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