tincture of iodine

[GornEi]

a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic

[Sommer]

Tincture of iodine is a solution of iodine in alcohol, often used as an antiseptic to prevent skin infections or to treat minor wounds and cuts. Its a topical disinfectant that works by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria on the skin.