formula
noun
a set form of words, as for stating or declaring something definitely or authoritatively, for indicating procedure to be followed, or for prescribed use on some ceremonial occasion.
formulas
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pluralof formula.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Rather than forcing Swedish minerals to fit existing manufacturing formulas, the researchers want to design magnets whose chemical composition closely matches the materials naturally present in local deposits.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
According to the researchers, these particles provided strong protection against damaging ultraviolet radiation while producing less white cast than conventional zinc oxide formulas.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
Winning formulas can be simple, but occasionally they’re a little too simple.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Femenia-Serra says that cities are still searching for satisfactory formulas.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
Not remembering which of the bases had amino groups, he could not qualitatively describe the quantum-mechanical argument until he asked Chargaff to write out their formulas.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
