io·do·form | \ ī-ˈō-də-ˌfȯrm 
, -ˈä- \
, -ˈä- \Definition of iodoform
: a yellow crystalline volatile compound CHI3 with a penetrating persistent odor that is used as an antiseptic dressing
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nounio·do·form | \ ī-ˈōd-ə-ˌfȯrm , -ˈäd- \
, -ˈäd- \Medical Definition of iodoform
: a yellow crystalline volatile compound CHI3 with a penetrating persistent odor that is used as an antiseptic dressing
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The first known use of iodoform was in 1838
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