noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI₃; a yellow crystalline compound, formerly used as a mild antiseptic. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing wordnet
3. 3
   sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3 wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

triiodomethanetri iodomethanetri-iodomethane

Etymology

From iodo- + -form.

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