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noun
A solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant and to preserve biological specimens.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: formol
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: solution
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