Definition of Formalin

1. Noun. A 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens.

Exact synonyms: Formol
Generic synonyms: Solution

Definition of Formalin

1. n. An aqueous solution of formaldehyde, used as a preservative in museums and as a disinfectant.

Definition of Formalin

1. an aqueous solution of formaldehyde [n -S]

Medical Definition of Formalin

1. A 37% aqueous solution of formaldehyde. Synonym: formol. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Formalin

formabilities
formability
formable
formably
Formad's kidney
formal
formaldehyde
formaldehyde
formaldehydes
formaldehyde dismutase
formaldehyde ferredoxin oxidoreductase
formaldehyde fixative
formaldehyde reductase
formaldehyde transketolase
formalin (current term)
formalin (current term)
formalinise
formalins
formalin pigment
formalisation
formalise
formalised
formalises
formalising
formalism
formalisms
formalist
formalistic
formalists
formalities

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