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iodoform

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun iodoform has 2 senses

iodoform(n = noun.substance) tri-iodomethane - sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3; Array

is a kind of haloform

iodoform(n = noun.artifact) triiodomethane - a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing; Array

is a kind of antiseptic

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CIDE DICTIONARY

iodoform, n. [Iodo- + formyl. See Formyl, and cf. Chloroform.].

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. [1913 Webster]

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

iodoform, n. a pale yellow volatile sweet-smelling solid compound of iodine with antiseptic properties.

Usage

Chem. formula: CHI3

Etymology

IODINE after chloroform

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