ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Iodoform

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Iodoform is a noun meaning (chemistry) A halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI₃; a yellow crystalline compound, formerly used as a mild antiseptic.

Meaning

(chemistry) A halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI₃; a yellow crystalline compound, formerly used as a mild antiseptic.

Word Forms

Synonyms for iodoform

Depending on context, synonyms include triiodomethane.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include triiodomethane, glycerin, gauze, iodocresol, tetraiodopyrrol, chloriodine.

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