formalin

formalin [fawr-muh-lin] ExamplesWord Origin noun Chemistry.

1. a clear, colorless, aqueous solution of 40 percent formaldehyde.

Origin of formalin First recorded in 1890–95; formerly a trademarkAlso called formol. Examples from the Web for formalin Historical Examples of formalin

Formalin is one of the best and safest general disinfectants to use.

A Handbook of Health

Woods Hutchinson

All bags and utensils should also be disinfected with this formalin solution.

Ontario Teachers’ Manuals: Nature Study

Ontario Ministry of Education

Formalin may be used in place of alum for hardening the gelatine.

The Barnet Book of Photography

Various

In the museum all specimens should be removed at once from formalin to alcohol.

A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1 (of 2)

David Starr Jordan

Fishes intended for skeletons should never be placed in formalin.

A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1 (of 2)

David Starr Jordan

British Dictionary definitions for formalin formalin formol (ˈfɔːmɒl) noun

1. a 40 per cent solution of formaldehyde in water, used as a disinfectant, preservative for biological specimens, etc

formalin in Medicine formalin [fôr′mə-lĭn] n.

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