What does formalin mean?
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ˈfɔr mə lɪnfor·ma·lin
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Princeton's WordNet
formalin, formolnoun
a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens
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formalinnoun
A solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant and to preserve biological specimens.
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formalin
Formalin is a solution of formaldehyde gas dissolved in water, usually with a small amount of methanol to prevent polymerization. It is commonly used as a disinfectant, antiseptic, and fixative for tissue preservation in laboratories and mortuaries.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Formalin
for′ma-lin, n. a formic aldehyde used as an antiseptic, germicide, or preservative in foods.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of formalin in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of formalin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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