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Word: Formic_acid
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 18th century: formic from Latin formica ‘ant’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfɔːmɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a colourless irritant volatile acid made catalytically from carbon monoxide and steam. It is present in the fluid emitted by some ants.
Short Definition:colourless irritant volatile acid made catalytically from carbon monoxide and steam
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