FORMALIN


Meaning of FORMALIN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈfȯr-mə-lən, -ˌlēn ]

noun

Etymology: Formalin, a trademark

Date: 1893

: a clear aqueous solution of formaldehyde containing a small amount of methanol used especially as a preservative

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