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iodo- | iodoamino acid | iodochlorhydroxyquin | iodocompound | iodocresol | iodoform | iodoformogen | iodol | iodoprotein | iodopsin | iodoquinine

iodoform

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Noun
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i=o=do=form

CIDE DICTIONARY

iodoformn. [Iodo- + formyl. See Formyl, and cf. Chloroform.].
     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]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

iodoform, n. a pale yellow volatile sweet-smelling solid compound of iodine with antiseptic properties.

Usage
Chem. formula: CHI3
Etymology
IODINE after chloroform

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