iodoform Englisch Deutsch:
iodoform Definition:
- Iodoform is the organoiodine compound with the formula CHI3. A pale yellow, crystalline, volatile substance, it has a penetrating and distinctive odor and, analogous to chloroform, sweetish taste. It is occasionally used as a disinfectant. It is also known as tri-iodomethane, carbon triiodide, and methyl triiodide.
| 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. |
| iodoform / triiodomethane a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor, sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing |
| iodoform / tri-iodomethane sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI |