iodophor
/aɪˈoʊdəfɔr/
noun
- 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.