CARBONIS SESQUI-IODIDUM
\kɑːbˈə͡ʊniz sˈɛskwiˌa͡ɪədˈɪdəm], \kɑːbˈəʊniz sˈɛskwiˌaɪədˈɪdəm], \k_ɑː_b_ˈəʊ_n_i_z s_ˈɛ_s_k_w_i__ˌaɪ_ə_d_ˈɪ_d_ə_m]\
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This is made by mixing concentrated alcoholic solutions of iodine and potassa, until the former loses its colour; a solution is obtained from which water throws down a yellow precipitate-the sesqui-iodide of carbon. It has been used in enlarged glands and in some cutaneous affections, applied externally, (zss to zvj of cerate). See Iodoform.
By Robley Dunglison
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