noun
- Chemical compounds that release iodine slowly and are used as disinfectants and antiseptics in medical and industrial settings.
Usage: plural form; technical/medical term; commonly used in healthcare and food processing
Examples
- Iodophors are widely used in hospitals to sterilize surgical instruments.
- The cleaning solution contains iodophors to eliminate bacteria and viruses.
- Dairy farms use iodophors as part of their sanitation protocols.
- Iodophors are effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms.
- The medical staff applied an iodophor-based antiseptic before the procedure.
- Iodophors have largely replaced older iodine solutions in many clinical settings.