Jodowana

Jodowana is a Polish adjective form derived from the verb jodować, meaning to iodinate or to add iodine. As a feminine singular form, it is used to describe a substance that has had iodine introduced or that contains iodine as a functional component. The word is part of the broader family of jod- terms used in chemistry, biochemistry, food science, and medicine. Other gender and number forms include jodowany (masculine), jodowane (neuter or plural), and jodowani (masculine personal).

In practice, jodowana appears most often in phrases that identify a substance by its iodine content. For example, sól jodowana refers to iodized salt, a common diet fortification product. In scientific contexts, jodowana describes compounds in which iodine atoms have been incorporated into a molecular framework, such as jodowane związki organiczne (iodinated organic compounds) or jodowane związki inorganiczne. The term also appears in medical and radiological language to denote iodine-containing substances, including jodowe środki kontrastowe used in imaging techniques.

Jodowana does not designate a single compound; rather, it indicates a descriptive property related to iodine. Its usage is routine in labeling, technical writing, and academic discourse when specifying whether a substance has been iodinated. Related terminology includes jodowanie (the process of iodination) and the Jodo- prefix used in chemistry to denote iodine-related features.