English Explanatory Dictionary

paraformaldehyde

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A solid oligomer of formaldehyde that is used as a fumigant, and as a fixative in histology

Word forms

paraformaldehyde paraformaldehydes

Etymology

From para- + formaldehyde.

Synonyms

paraform triformol
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