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Formaldehyde

Definition:

Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling gas used in the manufacturing of various products such as plastics, textiles, and resins. It is also used as a preservative and disinfectant.

Part of Speech:

• Noun
• Adjective

Senses:

Noun:

1. A colorless gas with a pungent smell, widely used in industry as a chemical compound.

2. A solution of formaldehyde in water, used mainly as a disinfectant or preservative.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of formaldehyde or its derivatives.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The laboratory uses formaldehyde as a fixative for preserving tissue samples.
2. Exposure to high levels of formaldehyde in the workplace can be harmful to health.

Adjective:

1. The formaldehyde content in the product was within the permissible limits.
2. We need to follow strict formaldehyde emissions standards for this particular manufacturing process.

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• Formaldehyde Test Kit
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