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- [ahy-oh-duh-fawrm, ahy-od-uh-]
- /aɪˈoʊ dəˌfɔrm, aɪˈɒd ə-/
- /ˈaɪədˌɒfɔːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-oh-duh-fawrm, ahy-od-uh-]
- /aɪˈoʊ dəˌfɔrm, aɪˈɒd ə-/
Definitions of iodoform word
- noun iodoform a yellowish, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, CHI 3 , analogous to chloroform, and having a penetrating odor: used chiefly as an antiseptic. 1
- noun iodoform A volatile pale yellow sweet-smelling crystalline organic compound of iodine, with antiseptic properties. 1
- noun iodoform a yellow crystalline insoluble volatile solid with a penetrating sweet odour made by heating alcohol with iodine and an alkali: used as an antiseptic. Formula: CHI3 0
- noun iodoform a yellowish, crystalline compound of iodine, CHI3, used as an antiseptic in surgical dressings 0
- noun iodoform (chemistry) A halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI3; a yellow crystalline compound, formerly used as a mild antiseptic. 0
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Origin of iodoform
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; iodo- + -form
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Parts of speech for Iodoform
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iodoform popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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