iodophor

i·o·do·phor

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-oh-duh-fawr, -fohr]
- /aɪˈoʊ dəˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-oh-duh-fawr, -fohr]
- /aɪˈoʊ dəˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr/

Definitions of iodophor word

noun iodophor a complex of iodine and a surfactant that releases free iodine in solution, used as an antiseptic and disinfectant. 1
noun iodophor a substance in which iodine is combined with an agent that renders it soluble, making a solution suitable for use as a disinfectant 0

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Origin of iodophor

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

1950-55; iodo- + -phor, variant spelling of -phore

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Parts of speech for Iodophor

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Iodophor

iodophor popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

iodophor usage trend in Literature

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