Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
formaline
Noun
/ˈfɔːrməˌlaɪn/
Definition
A solution of formaldehyde in water, often used as a disinfectant and preservative.
Examples
- Formaline is commonly used to preserve animal specimens for scientific research.
- In histology, tissue samples are often fixed in formaline to maintain their structure.
- The hospital used formaline to disinfect the area after the surgery.
Meaning
Formaline is primarily used as a preservative in biological laboratories and as an embalming agent in the funeral industry.
Synonyms
- Formaldehyde solution
- Disinfectant
- Preservative
