Found 2 items, similar to Iodoform.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: iodoform
iodoform
n 1: sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3 [syn:
tri-iodomethane]
2: a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor;
sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing [syn:
triiodomethane]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Iodoform
Iodoform
\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.
[1913 Webster]