formic

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Adjective formic has 2 senses

formic - of or relating to or derived from ants
formic - of or containing or derived from formic acid

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Formic

Noun:

1. A colorless irritant volatile acid secreted by ants as a defense mechanism.

Example sentence: The formic acid released by the army ants helped them fend off their attackers.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or resembling ants.

Example sentence: The formic behavior of the ant colony was fascinating to observe.

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