1. Plural of iodoform; chemical compounds containing iodine and having the general structure CHI₃, used historically as antiseptics and disinfectants.
Usage: chemistry; medical/pharmaceutical context; chiefly historical

Examples

• Iodoforms were commonly used as wound dressings in the early 20th century.
• The chemist synthesized several iodoforms for testing their antimicrobial properties.
• Iodoforms have largely been replaced by more modern antiseptic agents in clinical practice.
• The iodoforms in the laboratory were stored in amber bottles to protect them from light.