formalin

for·ma·lin

 (fôr′mə-lĭn)

n.

An aqueous solution of formaldehyde that is 37 percent by weight, usually also containing 10 to 15 percent methanol to prevent polymerization of the formaldehyde.

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formalin

,

formaline

or

formol

n

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

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for•ma•lin

(ˈfɔr mə lɪn)

n.

a clear, colorless, aqueous solution of 40 percent formaldehyde.

[1893; formal(dehyde) + -in¹]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

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"

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Translations

formalina

formalin

formaline [ˈfɔːməlɪn] N → formalina f

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formalin(e)

n → Formalin® nt

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formalin

[ˈfɔːməlɪn] n → formalina

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formalin

n formol m

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