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iodoform

/ahy-oh-duh-fawrm, ahy-od-uh-/US // aɪˈoʊ dəˌfɔrm, aɪˈɒd ə- //UK // (aɪˈɒdəˌfɔːm) //

碘仿,碘仿品,碘甲烷,碘仿制

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Chemistry.

    • : a yellowish, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, CHI3, analogous to chloroform, and having a penetrating odor: used chiefly as an antiseptic.

Examples

  • "Darling distinguished himself at Spion Kop, you know," Mayhan gave tribute as he unwound some iodoform gauze.

  • The smell of blood and sickness and soiled clothing mingled with the bitterness of iodoform as the chill draught swept through.

  • It is stuffed with iodoform gauze, which is changed daily, and the cavity is allowed to granulate up from the bottom.

  • Then I wound the iodoform gauze round it, and over that I put the cambric, the bits of underclothing, and a layer of moss.

  • Iodoform, iodoform and boracic acid, or chinosol, is freely dusted over the wound and for some distance around it.