formalin
[fawr-muh-lin]
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noun Chemistry.
a clear, colorless, aqueous solution of 40 percent formaldehyde.
Origin of formalin
First recorded in 1890–95; formerly a trademark
Also called formol.
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Formalin is one of the best and safest general disinfectants to use.
A Handbook of HealthWoods Hutchinson
All bags and utensils should also be disinfected with this formalin solution.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature StudyOntario Ministry of Education
Formalin may be used in place of alum for hardening the gelatine.
In the museum all specimens should be removed at once from formalin to alcohol.
A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1 (of 2)David Starr Jordan
Fishes intended for skeletons should never be placed in formalin.
A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1 (of 2)David Starr Jordan
formalin
formol (ˈfɔːmɒl)
noun
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formalin
[fôr′mə-lĭn]
n.
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