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a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens

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  1. n. a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens
  2. An aqueous solution of formaldehyde, used as a preservative in museums and as a disinfectant.
  3. An aqueous solution of formaldehyde, used as a preservative inmuseums and as a disinfectant.
  4. n:100 n. a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens