iodoform
йодоформ
Jodoform
A halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI₃A halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI₃; a yellow crystalline compound, formerly used as a mild antiseptic.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)A halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI₃; a yellow crystalline compound, formerly used as a mild antiseptic.
Jodoform
йодофо́рмjodofórm
a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing
Translations
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By meaning 1
chemistry: a halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI3:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
chemistry: a halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI3:
Origin
From iodo- + -form.From iodo- + -form.
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Forms
plural: iodoforms| Singular | iodoform |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing:triiodomethane
- sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3:tri-iodomethane
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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