Iodoform

[ai'ɒdәfɒ:m]

Definition

(noun.) a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing.

(noun.) sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3.

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Definition

(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.

Checker: Raymond