English dictionary

iodoform

/aI/'/oU/d/@/,f/O/rm/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3

noun.substance

Synonyms tri-iodomethane

Source: WordNet 3.0
a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing

noun.artifact

Synonyms triiodomethane

Source: WordNet 3.0
A yellow, crystalline, volatile substance, CI<sub>3</sub>H, 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.

noun

Source: webster1913