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Paraformaldehyde

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Paraformaldehyde is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A solid oligomer of formaldehyde that is used as a fumigant, and as a fixative in histology.

Meaning

(organic chemistry) A solid oligomer of formaldehyde that is used as a fumigant, and as a fixative in histology.

Word Forms

Synonyms for paraformaldehyde

Depending on context, synonyms include paraform, triformol.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include periodate, lysine, fixative, formol, paraform, polyformaldehyde.

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