iodoform noun. [ʌɪ'ǝʊdǝ(ʊ)fɔ:m, 'ʌɪǝdǝ(ʊ)fɔ:m] M19.
[from IODO- + FORM(YL, after chloroform.]
A yellow crystalline compound of iodine, CHI₃, analogous to chloroform, having a strong sweetish odour and used in tests for alcohols, and as an external antiseptic; triiodomethane.

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