Associations to the word «Iodoform»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

IODOFORM, noun. Sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3.
IODOFORM, noun. A yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing.

Wise words

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