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
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.
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