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]