Formalins

/ˈfɔːrməlɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of formalin; multiple types or batches of formaldehyde solutions, or multiple applications/uses of formalin.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'formalin' (from German 'Formalin'), used when referring to multiple formulations or instances of formaldehyde solutions.

Kelly Says

In chemistry labs, different 'formalins' might have slight variations in concentration or additives—a 10% formalin behaves completely differently from a 40% solution, which is why chemists carefully distinguish between them!

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