IODOFORM

iodoform, triiodomethane

(noun) a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing

iodoform, tri-iodomethane

(noun) sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

iodoform (usually uncountable, plural iodoforms)

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

Source: Wiktionary

I*od"o*form, n. Etym: [Iodo- + formyl. See Formyl, and cf. Chloroform.] (Chem.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition