| Kieli | Käännökset |
|---|---|
| saksa | Kaliumiodid |
| suomi | kaliumjodidi |
| Monikko | potassium iodides |
(chemistry) A salt, KI, formally derived from potassium hydroxide and hydriodic acid, used as an analytical reagent, in organic synthesis, and in the preparation of photosensitive emulsions and as a radioprotector to protect the thyroid.
Sampole of potassium iodide. Picture taken by Walkerma in June 2005.