formic acid

for·mic ac·id

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fawr-mik as-id]
- /ˈfɔr mɪk ˈæs ɪd/
- /ˈfɔːmɪk ˈæsɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fawr-mik as-id]
- /ˈfɔr mɪk ˈæs ɪd/

Definitions of formic acid words

noun formic acid a colorless, irritating, fuming, water-soluble liquid, CH 2 O 2 , originally obtained from ants and now manufactured synthetically, used in dyeing and tanning and in medicine chiefly as a counterirritant and astringent. 1
noun formic acid a colourless corrosive liquid carboxylic acid found in some insects, esp ants, and many plants: used in dyeing textiles and the manufacture of insecticides and refrigerants. Formula: HCOOH 0

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Origin of formic acid

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95

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formic acid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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