formalin

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Synonyms: formal, formation, formalize, formality, formally, formalise, formalism, formalist, forman, formals, focalin

Antonyms: formal, formation, formalize, formality, formally, formalise, formalism, formalist, forman, formals, focalin

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Noun

1. A [[solution]] of [[formaldehyde]] in [[water]]; used as a [[disinfectant]] and to [[preserve]] [[biological]] [[specimen]]s.

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