iodoform

2 definitions found

iodoform - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Iodoform \I*od"o*form\, n. [Iodo- + formyl. See Formyl, and
     cf. Chloroform.] (Chem.)
     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.
     [1913 Webster]

iodoform - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  iodoform
      n 1: sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3 [syn: iodoform,
           tri-iodomethane]
      2: a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor;
         sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing [syn: iodoform,
         triiodomethane]