formic
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or derived from ants
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of, containing, or derived from formic acid
Etymology
Origin of formic
1785–95; irregular < Latin formīca ant. Cf. French formique
Example Sentences
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As the body attempts to clear methanol - breaking it down or metabolising it in the liver - an enzyme converts it to formaldehyde and formic acid.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
That energy is then stored in the form of fuels such as formic acid.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 11, 2026
One such product is formic acid, a chemical that can serve as a fuel and a way to store energy.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 11, 2026
Under these conditions, the new system continued to generate substantial amounts of formic acid, while other technologies produced very little.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 29, 2026
The formic acid that the ants secrete had partly paralyzed it and made defence impossible.
From Bert Wilson at the Wheel by J. W. Duffield
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