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iodoform

/aɪˈɒd.ə.fɔːm/

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noun

/aɪˈɒd.ə.fɔːm/C2formalscientific
  • ruЖелтоватое кристаллическое твердое вещество с проникающим сладковатым запахом, относящееся к группе галоформ, иногда используемое в качестве антисептической повязки.

A yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating sweet odor, belonging to the haloform group, sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing.

uncountable

  1. Chemical compoundC2formalmedical

    A yellow, crystalline solid with a strong, penetrating odor, historically used as an antiseptic dressing for wounds.

    ruХимическое соединение

    • The doctor applied iodoform to the wound to prevent infection.
    • Iodoform has a distinctive sweet smell that is easily recognized.
    • Before modern antibiotics, iodoform was a common antiseptic in surgery.

    Synonymstriiodomethane

Forms
  • iodoforms plural form
  • iodoforms' possessive plural form
  • iodoform's possessive singular form