iodoform

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: i=o=do=form

CIDE DICTIONARY

iodoform, n. [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