formalin

n.

An aqueous solution of formaldehyde that is 37 percent by weight.

[Originally a trademark.]

A colourless solution of methanal (formaldehyde) in water with methanol as a stabilizer; r.d. 1.075–1.085. When kept at temperatures below 25°C a white polymer of methanal separates out. It is used as a disinfectant and preservative for biological specimens.

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n

A clear aqueous solution of formaldehyde. A 37% solution is used to fix and preserve tissues for histologic and pathologic study.

A 37% solution of formaldehyde used as a fixative and, diluted to 10%, as a treatment and prevention for ovine footrot. Also used for the treatment of fungal diseases of fish but may be toxic if contaminated with paraformaldehyde.

• f. ether sedimentation of feces — a method of flotation of Giardia cysts.
• f. treated grain — fed to cows to produce dairy foods with a high concentration of polyunsaturated fats. May cause rumenitis and diarrhea if improperly prepared.

Dansk (Danish)
n. - formalin

Nederlands (Dutch)
formaline

Français (French)
n. - (Chim) formol

Deutsch (German)
n. - Formalin

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - (χημ.) φορμόλη, φορμαλίνη

Italiano (Italian)
formalina

Português (Portuguese)
n. - formalina (f) (Quím.)

Русский (Russian)
формалин

Español (Spanish)
n. - formalina

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - formalin (kem.)

中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
福尔马林, 甲醛水

中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 福馬林, 甲醛水

한국어 (Korean)
n. - (살균, 소독제) 포르말린

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - ホルマリン

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) الفورمالين : محلول مائي‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮פורמלין (לחיטוי)‬

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