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

Word History and Origins

Origin of iodoform¹

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

Example Sentences

"Darling distinguished himself at Spion Kop, you know," Mayhan gave tribute as he unwound some iodoform gauze.

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The smell of blood and sickness and soiled clothing mingled with the bitterness of iodoform as the chill draught swept through.

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It is stuffed with iodoform gauze, which is changed daily, and the cavity is allowed to granulate up from the bottom.

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Then I wound the iodoform gauze round it, and over that I put the cambric, the bits of underclothing, and a layer of moss.

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Iodoform, iodoform and boracic acid, or chinosol, is freely dusted over the wound and for some distance around it.

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