Word Meanings - FORMALIN - Book Publishers vocabulary database

An aqueous solution of formaldehyde, used as a preservative in museums and as a disinfectant.

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• DISINFECTANT
  That which disinfects; an agent for removing the causes of infection, as chlorine.
• SOLUTION
  The act or process by which a body (whether solid, liquid, or gaseous) is absorbed into a liquid, and, remaining or becoming fluid, is diffused throughout the solvent; also, the product reulting from such absorption. Note: When a solvent will not
• PRESERVATIVE
  Having the power or quality of preserving; tending to preserve, or to keep from injury, decay, etc.
• AQUEOUSNESS
  Wateriness.
• AQUEOUS
  1. Partaking of the nature of water, or abounding with it; watery. The aqueous vapor of the air. Tyndall. 2. Made from, or by means of, water. An aqueous deposit. Dana. Aqueous extract, an extract obtained from a vegetable substance by steeping
• FORMALDEHYDE
  A colorless, volatile liquid, H2CO, resembling acetic or ethyl aldehyde, and chemically intermediate between methyl alcohol and formic acid.
• MONSEL'S SOLUTION
  An aqueous solution of Monsel's salt, having valuable styptic properties.
• NONSOLUTION
  Failure of solution or explanation.
• RESOLUTIONER
  One who makes a resolution; one who joins with others in a declaration or resolution; specifically, one of a party in the Scottish Church in the 17th century. He was sequestrated afterwards as a Resolutioner. Sir W. Scott.
• LABARRAQUE'S SOLUTION
  An aqueous solution of hypochlorite of sodium, extensively used as a disinfectant.
• DISSOLUTION
  1. The act of dissolving, sundering, or separating into component parts; separation. Dissolutions of ancient amities. Shak. 2. Change from a solid to a fluid state; solution by heat or moisture; liquefaction; melting. 3. Change of form by chemical
• RESOLUTIONIST
  One who makes a resolution.
• FOWLER'S SOLUTION
  . An Fowler, an English physician who first brought it into use.
• DOBELL'S SOLUTION
  An aqueous solution of carbolic acid, borax, sodium bicarbonate, and glycerin, used as a spray in diseases of the nose and throat.
• RESOLUTION
  The act or process of solving; solution; as, the resolution of an equation or problem. (more info) 1. The act, operation, or process of resolving. Specifically: The act of separating a compound into its elements or component parts. The act of
• TERRAQUEOUS
  Consisting of land and water; as, the earth is a terraqueous globe. Cudworth. The grand terraqueous spectacle From center to circumference unveiled. Wordsworth.
• BANANA SOLUTION
  A solution used as a vehicle in applying bronze pigments. In addition to acetote, benzine, and a little pyroxylin, it contains amyl acetate, which gives it the odor of bananas.
• IRRESOLUTION
  Want of resolution; want of decision in purpose; a fluctuation of mind, as in doubt, or between hope and fear; irresoluteness; indecision; vacillation. Irresolution on the schemes of life which offer themselves to our choice, and inconstancy in
• SUBAQUATIC; SUBAQUEOUS
  Formed in or under water; as, subaqueous deposits. (more info) 1. Being under water, or beneath the surface of water; adapted for use under water; submarine; as, a subaqueous helmet.
• CHYLAQUEOUS
  Consisting of chyle much diluted with water; -- said of a liquid which forms the circulating fluid of some inferior animals.
• ABSOLUTION
  An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and accused person innocent. (more info) 1. An absolving, or setting free from guilt, sin, or penalty; forgiveness of an offense. "Government . . . granting absolution to the nation." Froude.