Formalin

Quick meaning: Formalin is a noun meaning A solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant and to preserve biological specimens.

Meaning

A solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant and to preserve biological specimens.

Example Sentences

If you failed to bathe it in the formalin solution every time, its flesh might cross the precipitous border into decay.

Word Forms

• formalins

Synonyms for formalin

Depending on context, synonyms include formol.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include formol, formaldehyde, muller, fixed, fixative, fumigant.

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