PARAFORMALDEHYDE


Meaning of PARAFORMALDEHYDE in English

Pronunciation: ˌ pa-r ə -fo ̇ r- ' mal-d ə - ˌ h ī d, -f ə r-

Function: noun

Date: 1894

: a white powder (CH 2 O) x that consists of a polymer of formaldehyde and is used especially as a disinfectant

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