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iodoform

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun iodoform has 2 senses
  1. iodoform, tri-iodomethane - sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3
    --1 is a kind of haloform
  2. iodoform, triiodomethane - a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing
    --2 is a kind of antiseptic

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Iodoform

Definition: Iodoform refers to a yellow crystalline solid compound with a strong, distinctive odor. It is commonly used as an antiseptic, anesthetic, and disinfectant in medical and dental settings.

Part of Speech: Noun, adjective

Sense 1:

Noun: A yellow crystalline compound with the chemical formula CHI₃, used as an antiseptic.

Example sentence: The doctor applied iodoform to the wound to prevent infection.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of iodoform.

Example sentence: The dentist used iodoform disinfectants for sterilizing the dental instruments.

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