formaldehyde
Translation
formaldehyde
Examples
Formaldehyde is used as a preservative.
Formaldehyde is used as a preservative.
The new furniture released formaldehyde.
The new furniture released formaldehyde.
Grammar Patterns
((formaldehyde)) is/was ... Formaldehyde is a colorless gas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: methanal
Etymology
A combination of 'formic acid' and 'aldehyde'. Formic acid is named from Latin 'formica' (ant), as it was first isolated from ants.
Memory Tips
Remember it as a chemical combination: 'form-' from formic acid (ants) + 'aldehyde'. It has a 'formal' sounding name for a chemical.