iodophor
(aɪˈəʊdəʊf-, ˈaɪədəʊfɔː(r))
[f. iodo- + -phor.]
Any substance in which iodine is combined with a surface-active agent to render it more soluble and chemically stable in aqueous solution, and so more suitable for use (in solution) as a disinfectant.
| 1952 Terry & Shelanski in Mod. Sanitation & Building Maintenance IV. 62/2 This combination of iodine with a carrier is called a halophor (or more specifically it could be referred to as an iodophor). 1962 Lancet 22 Dec. 1330/2 A convenient way of using iodine would be to employ an iodophor, which, incidentally, would add a little cleaning power to the water. 1963 Surg., Gynecol. & Obstetr. CXVI. 363 The iodophor solutions were all pleasant to use. They did not irritate the skin, eyes, or nasal passages. 1967 Biol. Abstr. XLVIII. 10833/1 The percentage dissociation of the iodine complex in 16 commercial iodophors at use dilution was calculated from the partition coefficients. 1972 Dairy Sci. Abstr. XXXIV. 205/2 The development and use of foamless iodophors, particularly for cleaning milking equipment..and in combatting mastitis when used as a teat dip. |