English Explanatory Dictionary

formic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to ants.
  2. Of, pertaining to or derived from formic acid (or from methane).

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-formic.wav /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mɪk/

Word forms

formic

Etymology

Formed from the root of Latin formīca (“ant”) + -ic.

Synonyms

antly

Related words

form- formo- formyl

Derived words

chloroformic formamide formate formication performic
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