formalin
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/ˈfɔːrməlɪn/
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/ˈfɔːməlɪn/
A solution of formaldehyde in water, used for preserving biological specimens and as a disinfectant.
The lab technician carefully handled the specimen in a jar of formalin to prevent decay.
实验室技术人员小心地处理样本,放在一罐福尔马林中以防腐烂。