n. A halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI3; a yellow crystalline compound, formerly used as a mild antiseptic
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. 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.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A solid compound (CHI3) analogous to chloroform, produced by the action of iodine with alkalis or alkali carbonates on alcohol.
To apply iodoform to; impregnate with iodoform.
n. This substance, much used in surgery, is now prepared electrolytically from a mixed solution of alcohol with an alkaline carbonate and iodide.
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n. a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing
n. sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3
Word Usage
"A very efficacious and inexpensive powder is made by taking 5 parts of iodoform and 95 parts of sugar, making what is called iodoform sugar."