Definitions for Formalin
ˈfɔr mə lɪnfor·ma·lin

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. formalin, formolnoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. formalinnoun

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

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1. formalin

   Formalin is a solution of formaldehyde gas dissolved in water, usually with a small amount of methanol to prevent polymerization. It is commonly used as a disinfectant, antiseptic, and fixative for tissue preservation in laboratories and mortuaries.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Formalin

   for′ma-lin, n. a formic aldehyde used as an antiseptic, germicide, or preservative in foods.

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1. • Solution

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Anagrams for Formalin »

1. informal

2. laniform

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Formalin in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Formalin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Formalin in a Sentence

1. Galina Baryshnikova:

   It was n’t normal saline, they put formalin into her.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Formalin
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Formalin
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Formalin
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Formalin