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Formalin

Formalin Meaning & Definition
Formalin Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Formalin?

[n] a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens

Synonyms | Synonyms for Formalin: formol

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See Also | solution

Formalin In Webster's Dictionary

\For"ma*lin\, n. [Formic + aldehyde + -in.] (Chem.) An aqueous solution of formaldehyde, used as a preservative in museums and as a disinfectant.

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