Definitions for formaldehyde
fɔrˈmæl dəˌhaɪd, fər-formalde·hyde

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. formaldehyde, methanalnoun

   a colorless poisonous gas; made by the oxidation of methanol

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1. formaldehydenoun

   The simplest aldehyde, H-CHO, a colourless gas having many industrial applications; it dissolves in water to give formalin.

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1. formaldehyde

   Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling gas often used in aqueous solution as a disinfectant and preservative in medical laboratories and mortuaries. In its pure form, it is used as an intermediary in the manufacture of chemicals and numerous household products. Its chemical formula is CH2O. Long-term exposure to formaldehyde can result in certain health hazards, including respiratory issues and cancer.

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1. Formaldehydenoun

   a colorless, volatile liquid, H2CO, resembling acetic or ethyl aldehyde, and chemically intermediate between methyl alcohol and formic acid

2. Etymology: [Formic + aldehyde.]

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1. Formaldehyde

   Formaldehyde is an organic compound with the formula CH2O or HCHO. It is the simplest aldehyde, hence its systematic name methanal. The common name of the substance comes from its similarity and relation to formic acid. A gas at room temperature, formaldehyde is colorless and has a characteristic pungent, irritating odor. It is an important precursor to many other materials and chemical compounds. In 2005, annual world production of formaldehyde was estimated to be 8.7 million tonnes. Commercial solutions of formaldehyde in water, commonly called formol, were formerly used as disinfectants and for preservation of biological specimens. In view of its widespread use, toxicity and volatility, exposure to formaldehyde is a significant consideration for human health. In 2011, the US National Toxicology Program described formaldehyde as "known to be a human carcinogen".

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1. Formaldehyde

   A highly reactive aldehyde gas formed by oxidation or incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. In solution, it has a wide range of uses: in the manufacture of resins and textiles, as a disinfectant, and as a laboratory fixative or preservative. Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is considered a hazardous compound, and its vapor toxic. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p717)

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1. formaldehyde

   Is a naturally occurring organic compound.

   Formaldehyde is an important precursor to many other materials and chemical compounds. It is mainly used in the product of industrial resins, e.g., for particle board and coatings.

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on November 15, 2015  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of formaldehyde in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of formaldehyde in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of formaldehyde in a Sentence

1. Whitney Tilson:

   In the past week, I've received information that leads me to believe that senior management of Lumber Liquidators wasn't aware that the company was selling Chinese-made laminate that had high levels of formaldehyde.

2. Lumber Liquidators:

   60 Minutes out of the 31 samples of Chinese-made laminate flooring, only one was compliant with formaldehyde emissions standards. Some were more than 13x over the California limit.

3. The CDC:

   Formaldehyde levels in your home should return to typical levels within two years after the flooring was installed.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=formaldehyde
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Formaldehyde
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/formaldehyde
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=formaldehyde