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Iodoform

Iodoform Meaning & Definition
Iodoform Definition And Meaning

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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