n. [ Iodo- + formyl. See Formyl, and cf. Chloroform. ] (Chem.) 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Iodoform + -gen root of gi`gnesqai to be born. ] (Pharm.) A light powder used as a substitute for iodoform. It is a compound of iodoform and albumin. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]