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formic

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for·mic  (fôrmk)
adj.
1. Of or relating to ants.
2. Of, derived from, or containing formic acid.
[From Latin formca, ant.]
formic [ˈfɔːmɪk]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) of, relating to, or derived from ants
2. (Chemistry) of, containing, or derived from formic acid
[from Latin formīca ant; the acid occurs naturally in ants]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.formic - of or relating to or derived from ants
2.formic - of or containing or derived from formic acid


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