formalin

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Definitions

noun

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

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Synonyms

formol formaldehyde muller fixed fixative embalming fluid fumigant cryofixation cryofixative chemopreservation fixer phlegm cryomold labarraque's solution fumatorium water

Associated

malachite paraffin fixation assay methanol peroxide stain tissue phosphate potassium

Rhymes

abnormal in formal in formylin informal in normal in paranormal in theodore millon theodore mullen

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