iodoform

Thân thiện

A nurse applies iodoform to a small wound on a patient's arm.

Definition

Noun: 1. A chemical compound: A yellowish, crystalline solid with a characteristic penetrating odor. Its chemical formula is CHI₃, and it is classified as a haloform. 2. An antiseptic substance: Historically used in medical dressings for its antiseptic properties to prevent infection in wounds.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The old medical kit contained a small bottle of iodoform powder.
  • Iodoform is recognized by its distinctive, sweetish odor.
  • The chemical synthesis produced crystals of iodoform.

Advanced Usage

• Chemical Context: In organic chemistry, the formation of iodoform is a specific test (the iodoform test) for methyl ketones (CH₃COR) and certain alcohols.
  • The positive iodoform reaction indicated the presence of a methyl ketone group in the compound.

Variants and Related Words

• Haloform (n): A general term for compounds with the formula CHX₃, where X is a halogen (chlorine, bromine, or iodine). Iodoform is the iodine member (X = I) of this series.
• Antiseptic (n/adj): A broader term for any substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms. Iodoform is one specific type of antiseptic.

Synonyms

• Triiodomethane: The systematic IUPAC name for the compound CHI₃.
• Antiseptic dressing: A descriptive phrase for its historical medical use.

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Iodoform test (n): A qualitative chemical test used to detect the presence of a specific molecular structure.
• Iodoform gauze (n): A type of medicated gauze impregnated with iodoform, once used for packing wounds.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing
2. sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3

Từ đồng nghĩa

• triiodomethane
• tri-iodomethane