formalin
🇺🇸
/ˈfɔːrməlɪn/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɔːməlɪn/
noun
R
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.
translation
A solution of formaldehyde in water, used for preserving biological specimens and as a disinfectant.
Word Forms
Plural
formalins