iodoform (Meaning)

Wordnet

iodoform (n)

sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3

a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing

Webster

iodoform (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.

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iodoform Sentence Examples

  1. Iodoform is a pale yellow crystalline solid with a distinctive antiseptic odor.
  2. Chemists commonly prepare iodoform by reacting ethanol with iodine and a base.
  3. Iodoform is widely used as an antiseptic in medicine and surgery.
  4. The antiseptic properties of iodoform make it effective in treating wounds and infections.
  5. Iodoform is also used as a disinfectant for sterilizing medical instruments.
  6. Some dental procedures involve the use of iodoform gauze to promote healing.
  7. Iodoform is sparingly soluble in water but dissolves readily in alcohol and ether.
  8. The use of iodoform in medicine dates back to the late 19th century.
  9. Iodoform dressings are applied to wounds to prevent infection and promote tissue healing.
  10. Despite its effectiveness, iodoform may cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some individuals.

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sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3, a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressingA yellow, crystalline,

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Iodoform is a pale yellow crystalline solid with a distinctive antiseptic odor.

Chemists commonly prepare iodoform by reacting ethanol with iodine and a base.

Iodoform is widely used as an antiseptic in medicine and surgery.

The antiseptic properties of iodoform make it effective in treating wounds and infections.