About The Word Iodoform
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Iodoform
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What's The Definition Of Iodoform?
[n] a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing
[n] sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3 Synonyms | Synonyms for Iodoform: triiodomethane | tri-iodomethane Related Terms | Find terms related to Iodoform: See Also | antiseptic | haloform Iodoform In Webster's Dictionary \I*od"o*form\, n. [Iodo- + formyl. See {Formyl}, and
cf. {Chloroform}.] (Chem.)
A yellow, crystalline, volatile substance, {CI3H}, having an
offensive odor and sweetish taste, and analogous to
chloroform. It is used in medicine as a healing and
antiseptic dressing for wounds and sores.
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