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iodoform

[ ahy-oh-duh-fawrm, ahy-od-uh- ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. a yellowish, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, CHI 3 , analogous to chloroform, and having a penetrating odor: used chiefly as an antiseptic.


iodoform

/ aɪˈɒdəˌfɔːm /

noun

  1. a yellow crystalline insoluble volatile solid with a penetrating sweet odour made by heating alcohol with iodine and an alkali: used as an antiseptic. Formula: CHI 3 Systematic nametriiodomethane
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of iodoform1

First recorded in 1830–40; iodo- + -form
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Example Sentences

The confined space which had been turned into a sick-bay reeked with chloroform and iodoform.

The air of the operating-room was becoming oppressive, the moaning of the patient merging with the heavy scent of the iodoform and the lighter evaporation of the carbolic liniment began gradually to dominate the nerves.

He had evidently small regard for antiseptics, for in place of lint and iodoform, he utilised ordinary ship's tow, which he held in place by means of a silk sash tied tightly round his waist.

Before putting on the sock, dress the sore with iodoform powder or zinc ointment.

No symptoms of poisoning from the iodoform have been observed.

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