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paraformaldehyde

par·a·form·al·de·hyde
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [par-uh-fawr-mal-duh-hahyd, -fer-]
    • /ˌpær ə fɔrˈmæl dəˌhaɪd, -fər-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [par-uh-fawr-mal-duh-hahyd, -fer-]
    • /ˌpær ə fɔrˈmæl dəˌhaɪd, -fər-/

Definitions of paraformaldehyde word

  • noun paraformaldehyde a white, crystalline polymer of formaldehyde, (HCOH) n , from which it is obtained by evaporation of the aqueous solution: used chiefly as an antiseptic. 1
  • noun paraformaldehyde a white amorphous solid polymeric form of formaldehyde: used as a convenient source of formaldehyde and as a fumigant. Formula: (CH2O)n, where n lies between 6 and 50 0
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Origin of paraformaldehyde

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; para-1 + formaldehyde

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Parts of speech for Paraformaldehyde

noun
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paraformaldehyde popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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