FORMALDEHYDE


Meaning of FORMALDEHYDE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ [for-MAL-duh-hide] ]

A chemical used in manufacturing and chemical industries, and as a preservative by anatomists, embalmers, andpathologists. Being exposed to formaldehyde may increase the risk of developing leukemia and brain cancer.

NCI English Dictionary of Cancer Terms.      Английский словарь раковых терминов NCI(Национальный институт злокачественных новообразований).