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for·ma·lin (fôr

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An aqueous solution of formaldehyde that is 37 percent by weight.

[Originally a trademark.]

formalin [ˈfɔːməlɪn], formol [ˈfɔːmɒl]

(Chemistry) a 40 per cent solution of formaldehyde in water, used as a disinfectant, preservative for biological specimens, etc.

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Noun

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

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