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Meaning of IODOFORM

Pronunciation:  I'owdu`form

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing
  2. [n]  sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3
 

IODOFORM is a 8 letter word that starts with I.

 

 Synonyms: triiodomethane, tri-iodomethane
 
 See Also: antiseptic, haloform

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\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.
 

 

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