'Iodoform' definitions:
Definition of 'iodoform'
(from WordNet)
noun
Sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3 [syn: iodoform, tri-iodomethane]
noun
A yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing [syn: iodoform, triiodomethane]
Definition of 'Iodoform'
From: GCIDE
- 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]