English word iodinate comes from English iodine, English -ule ((rare, scientific) Diminutive suffix.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| iodine | English (eng) | (countable, uncountable, obsolete) An iodide.. A chemical element (symbol: I) with an atomic number of 53; one of the halogens.. An antiseptic incorporating the element. (transitive) to treat with iodine. |
| -ule | English (eng) | (rare, scientific) Diminutive suffix. |
| iodinate | English (eng) | (transitive) To treat, or to combine, with iodine. |