IODOFORM
I*od"o*form, n. Etym: [Iodo- + formyl. See Formyl, and cf.
Chloroform.] (Chem.)
Defn: A yellow, crystalline, volatile substance, CI3H, having an offensive odor and sweetish taste, and analogous to chloroform. It is used in medicine as a healing and antiseptic dressing for wounds and sores.
IODOFORMOGEN I`o*do*for"mo*gen, n. [Iodoform + -gen root of gi`gnesqai to be born.] (Pharm.)
Defn: A light powder used as a substitute for iodoform. It is a compound of iodoform and albumin.
IODOL
I"o*dol, n. [Iodo- + pyrrol.] (Chem.)
Defn: A crystallized substance of the composition C4I4NH, technically tetra-iodo-pyrrol, used like iodoform.
IODOQUININE
I`o*do*qui"nine, n. Etym: [Iodo- + quinine.] (Chem.)
Defn: A iodide of quinine obtained as a brown substance,. It is the base of herapathite. See Herapathite.
IODOTHYRIN
I`o*do*thy"rin, n. [Iodo- + thyro- + -in.] (Physiol. Chem.)
Defn: A peculiar substance obtained from the thyroid gland, containing from nine to ten per cent of iodine.