Formalin

Word FORMALIN
Character 8
Hyphenation for ma lin
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Formalin"

What do we mean by formalin?

An aqueous solution of formaldehyde that is 37 percent by weight, usually also containing 10 to 15 percent methanol to prevent polymerization of the formaldehyde. noun

A trade-name for aqueous or dilute methyl alcoholic solutions of formaldehyde, containing up to 40 per cent. of the latter. noun

An aqueous solution of formaldehyde, used as a preservative in museums and as a disinfectant. noun

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

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

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

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The word "formalin" in example sentences

Today's issue of Folha has to be kept in formalin, because it presents an anthology of journalism in decomposition, as is practised in this sub-democracy. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It was only after the vessel had been placed in formalin, that two faint whitish lines began to appear, indicating the place where the suture had been performed. ❋ Unknown (1967)

Vessels preserved in formalin or by means of a system of thorough drying were also used. ❋ Unknown (1967)

Hekpoort Foods CC-operated factory, the Minister of Land Affairs and Gauteng's MEC for development planning, environment and works for the past four years, claiming that there was a serious risk of water resources being polluted by formalin, which is used in the enrichment process. ❋ Unknown (1997)

It is not uncommon for pathologists to fix brains in a ten percent solution of formaldehyde called formalin. ❋ Patricia Cornwell (1994)

With a substance so violently toxic as formaldehyde (known as formalin, freezene) antiseptic doses are likely to be exceeded. ❋ Unknown (1910)

Other disinfectants such as formalin, iodine and phenol kill the virus in 15 minutes at concentrations ranging from 0.2 to 0. 4\%. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Direct skin contact with formaldehyde containing liquids, such as formalin, may cause severe burns to the throat and stomach. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It's investigating complaints from hair stylists and salon owners and has issued a hazard alert and advised consumers not to use products that list formaldehyde, formalin, methylene glycol or any other names for formaldehyde. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Fresh, frozen and formalin-fixed tissues may be submitted depending on the test being requested. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Also ditto then statement of Ulysses that there is more to worry about adulterated food with so much publicity on formalin in Fishes, Water mixed in Cow Milk and Ghee/butter oil and even the daily cooking soyabean, the poor condition of keeping the broiler chickens in the kitchen market and ofcoure the open sale of beef and mutton in local kitcken markets with flies finding it a heavenly place to rest. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And we found Greer and Sonya (sovay), and wandered the galleries, admiring fossils and taxidermy, formalin-filled jars of sea creatures and the iridescent shells of beetles. ❋ Nineweaving (2010)

Much of the field, and the main emphasis of the professors thereof, involved collecting creatures, classifying them, pickling them in formalin, and snipping them up under the microscope, or else taking enormous numbers of precise measurements in an effort to find out why a particular limpet chose a particular rock. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A medical literature search shows that, in general, several of them — ethyl cyanoacrylate, formalin, toluene, and MMA — have been shown to induce neuropathy and can cause one or more of the following: irritation of the eyes, skin, mucous membranes, respiratory tract, or damage the kidneys or liver. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Changaa is usually controlled by the criminal gangs who often spike batches with jet fuel, battery acid or formalin. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The tissue was snips of lung soaked in formalin and encased in little blocks of wax. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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