iodoform | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3 | |
Synonyms: | tri-iodomethane | |
Related terms: | haloform | |
2. | [ noun ] (medicine,pharmacology) a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing | |
Synonyms: | triiodomethane | |
Related terms: | antiseptic | |
Similar spelling: |
iodoprotein |