Definitions for iodoform
aɪˈoʊ dəˌfɔrm, aɪˈɒd ə-iod·oform

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1. iodoform, tri-iodomethanenoun

   sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3

2. iodoform, triiodomethanenoun

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

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1. iodoformnoun

   A halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI; a yellow crystalline compound, formerly used as a mild antiseptic

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1. Iodoform

   Iodoform (also known as triiodomethane and, inaccurately, as carbon triiodide) is the organoiodine compound with the chemical formula CHI3. A pale yellow, crystalline, volatile substance, it has a penetrating and distinctive odor (in older chemistry texts, the smell is sometimes referred to as that of hospitals, where the compound is still commonly used) and, analogous to chloroform, sweetish taste. It is occasionally used as a disinfectant.

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1. iodoform

   Iodoform is a yellow crystalline compound, a type of organoiodine derivative with the formula CHI3. It has a sweet, distinct odour. Iodoform is primarily used as an antiseptic in various medical applications. It can also be used as a disinfectant and is known to possess mild bactericidal properties. In organic chemistry, iodoform is used as a reagent in the iodoform test to check for methyl ketones.

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1. Iodoformnoun

   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

2. Etymology: [Iodo- + formyl. See Formyl, and cf. Chloroform.]

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1. Iodoform

   Iodoform is the organoiodine compound with the formula CHI3. A pale yellow, crystalline, volatile substance, it has a penetrating odor and, analogous to chloroform, sweetish taste. It is occasionally used as a disinfectant. It is also known as tri-iodomethane, and sometimes also referred to as carbon triiodide or methyl triiodide.

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1. Iodoform

   a crystalline substance similar to chloroform in composition, only in it iodine takes the place of chlorine; it is used in surgery as an antiseptic.

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1. • Antiseptic
   • Haloform

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of iodoform in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of iodoform in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=iodoform
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Iodoform
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iodoform
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iodoform
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=iodoform
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Iodoform