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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.