tri iodomethane
/traɪˌaɪədoʊˈmɛθeɪn/
noun
- A yellow crystalline compound with a strong antiseptic smell, used as a disinfectant and in some medical treatments.
- The strong odor of tri-iodomethane filled the clinic after the procedure.
- The doctor applied tri-iodomethane to the wound to prevent infection.
- Tri-iodomethane is sometimes used in antiseptic dressings for minor cuts.
- A chemical compound (CHI₃) used in organic synthesis and as a reagent in laboratories.
- In the chemistry lab, students handled tri-iodomethane carefully due to its toxicity.
- The researcher synthesized tri-iodomethane from iodoform and other reagents.
- Tri-iodomethane is often used in reactions to introduce iodine into organic molecules.
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