1) Disinfectant
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An Iodophor is a preparation containing iodine complexed with a solubilizing agent, such as a surfactant or povidone (forming povidone-iodine). The result is a water-soluble material that releases free iodine when in solution. Iodophors are prepared by mixing iodine with the solubilizing agent; heat can be used to speed up the reaction. ==Commerci...
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A combination of iodine with a surfactant carrier, usually polyvinylpyrrolidone. Commercial preparations generally contain 1% 'available' iodine, which is slowly released to take effect against microorganisms; used as skin disinfectants, particularly for surgical scrubs. ... Synonym: tamed iodine. ... Origin: iodine + G. Phora, a carrying ... (05 M...
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(i-o´do-for) any of various compounds of iodine with carriers, used as surgical scrubs and surface disinfectants.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ī-ō′dō-fōr Definitions: 1. A combination of iodine with a surfactant carrier, usually polyvinylpyrrolidone. Commercial preparations generally contain 1% 'available' iodine, which is slowly released to take effect against microorganisms; used as skin disinfectants, particularly for surgical scrubs....
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iodophor A substance consisting of iodine and a surface-active agent in solution that slowly releases elemental iodine which is used as a disinfectant.
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compound in which iodine is complexed to an organic molecule, increasing the stability and efficacy of iodine as a disinfectant
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a complex of iodine and a surfactant that releases free iodine in solution, used as an antiseptic and disinfectant.
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