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Formalin   Listen
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Formalin  n.  (Chem.) An aqueous solution of formaldehyde, used as a preservative in museums and as a disinfectant.






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"Formalin" Quotes from Famous Books



... important it is to have seed grain free from smut. A substance has been found that will, without injuring the seeds, kill all the smut spores clinging to the grain. This substance is called formalin. Enough seed to plant a whole acre can be treated with formalin at a cost of only a few cents. Such treatment insures a full crop and clean seed for future planting. Try it if you have ...
— Agriculture for Beginners - Revised Edition • Charles William Burkett



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