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noun
A halogenated hydrocarbon, CHI3; a yellow crystalline compound, formerly used as a mild antiseptic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: triiodomethane
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: haloform, trihalomethane, substance, compound, material
noun
a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: triiodomethane
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: antiseptic
noun
sweet smelling yellow solid haloform CHI3
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: tri-iodomethane
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: haloform
History
From iodo- + -form.
Across languages
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
