Definition of iodoform Iodoform
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We found 5 definitions of iodoform from 4 different sources.
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What does iodoform mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: iodoforms |
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| iodoform - a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing | ||
| triiodomethane | ||
| iodoform - sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3 | ||
| tri-iodomethane | ||
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Wiktionary 
- iodoform (Noun)
A halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI3; a yellow crystalline compound, formerly used as a mild antiseptic.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- iodoform (n.)
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.
Part of speech
🔤- iodoform, noun, singular of iodoforms.
