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formalin

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for·ma·lin  (fôrm-ln)
n.
An aqueous solution of formaldehyde that is 37 percent by weight.
[Originally a trademark.]
formalin [ˈfɔːməlɪn], formol [ˈfɔːmɒl]
n
(Chemistry) a 40 per cent solution of formaldehyde in water, used as a disinfectant, preservative for biological specimens, etc.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.formalin - a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens
formol
solution - a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water"
Translations
formalin formaline [ˈfɔːməlɪn] N → formalina f
formalin(e)
n → Formalin® nt
formalin [ˈfɔːməlɪn] n → formalina
formalin [ˈfɔːməlɪn] n → formalina


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