1. Noun
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.
2. Noun
a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing
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