iodoform

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI₃; a yellow crystalline compound, formerly used as a mild antiseptic.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

iodoform iodoforms

Etymology

From iodo- + -form.

Synonyms

Derived words

chloriodoform iodoformic iodoformise iodoformize iodoformism iodoformogen
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