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paraformaldehydenoun
A polymer of formaldehyde obtained as a white crystalline substance by concentration of a formaldehyde solution. Formula (CH20)n. It dissolves in hot water with the release of formaldehyde, and is used as a disinfectant.
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paraformaldehydenoun
A solid oligomer of formaldehyde that is used as a fumigant, and as a fixative in histology
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Paraformaldehyde
Paraformaldehyde (PFA) is the smallest polyoxymethylene, the polymerization product of formaldehyde with a typical degree of polymerization of 8–100 units. Paraformaldehyde commonly has a slight odor of formaldehyde due to decomposition. Paraformaldehyde is a poly-acetal.
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Paraformaldehyde
Paraformaldehyde is the smallest polyoxymethylene, the polymerization product of formaldehyde with a typical degree of polymerization of 8–10 units. Paraformaldehyde commonly has a slight odor of formaldehyde due to decomposition. Paraformaldehyde is a poly-acetal.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of paraformaldehyde in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of paraformaldehyde in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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