TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

potassium iodide [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2011-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
KI
formula
7681-11-0
CAS number
DEF

White crystals, granules or powder; strong bitter saline taste. Soluble in water, alcohol, acetone, and glycerol.

CONT

Potassium iodide [is used in] dietary iodine restricted to .01 percent. It is also used in some drinking water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
KI
formula
7681-11-0
CAS number
DEF

Sel potassique soluble dans l'eau et l'alcool et se présentant sous forme de poudre, de granules ou de cristaux blancs brunissant à l'air. Apport diététique d'iode (eau potable, sel de cuisine).

OBS

Aussi utilisé en photographie.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: