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formaldehyde
/fɔːrˈmældɪhaɪd/
noun
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A colorless, strong-smelling gas (chemical formula CH₂O) used in solution as a disinfectant and preservative, especially for biological specimens.
- The biological specimens were preserved in formaldehyde.
- Formaldehyde is commonly used in embalming fluids.
- Some building materials release formaldehyde gas.
- Industrial hygienists measure formaldehyde concentrations in manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with occupational safety standards.
- The museum curator explained that historical specimens often deteriorated because formaldehyde solutions were improperly maintained over decades.
- Environmental chemists detected trace amounts of formaldehyde in urban air samples collected near major construction sites.