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
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
22 June 2024
(adjective) characterized by or indicating poverty; “the country had a poor economy”; “they lived in the poor section of town”
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