Formalin

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. An aqueous solution of formaldehyde that is 37 percent by weight.
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  • n. A solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant and to preserve biological specimens.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. An aqueous solution of formaldehyde, used as a preservative in museums and as a disinfectant.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A trade-name for aqueous or dilute methyl alcoholic solutions of formaldehyde, containing up to 40 per cent. of the latter.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens
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