formalin

formalin
/fawr"meuh lin/, n. Chem.
a clear, colorless, aqueous solution of 40 percent formaldehyde. Also called formol.
[1890-95; formerly a trademark]

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      aqueous solution of formaldehyde (q.v.).

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