iodophor

/aɪˈoʊdəfɔr/
noun
  1. A substance that contains iodine combined with a carrier, used as a disinfectant or antiseptic.
    • The hospital uses an iodophor solution to clean surgical instruments.
    • Before the operation, the nurse applied an iodophor to the patient's skin.
    • Many water treatment plants add an iodophor to kill bacteria.
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