Lugol's iodine

English

Etymology

Named after Jean Guillaume Auguste Lugol (1786-1851), French doctor.

Noun

Lugol's iodine (uncountable)

1. (chemistry) A solution of elemental iodine and potassium iodide in water, used as an antiseptic and disinfectant, and as a reagent for starch detection.

Synonyms

• Lugol's solution