1. A yellow crystalline compound (CHI₃) used as an antiseptic and disinfectant, especially in medical and dental applications.
Usage: chemistry; medicine

Examples

• Iodoform was commonly used as a wound dressing in the early 20th century.
• The antiseptic properties of iodoform made it valuable in surgical practice.
• Iodoform has a distinctive pungent odor that is easily recognizable in medical settings.
• Modern antibiotics have largely replaced iodoform in clinical use.
• Iodoform crystals are bright yellow and insoluble in water.