paraformaldehyde
noun
para·for·mal·de·hyde
ˌper-ə-fȯr-ˈmal-də-ˌhīd 
-fər-,
ˌpa-rə-
: a white powder (CH2O)x that consists of a polymer of formaldehyde and is used especially as a disinfectant
Dictionary Entries Near paraformaldehyde
Cite this Entry
“Paraformaldehyde.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paraformaldehyde. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
paraformaldehyde
noun
para·form·al·de·hyde
ˌpar-ə-fȯr-ˈmal-də-ˌhīd, -fər-
: a white powder (CH2O)x that consists of a polymer of formaldehyde and is used especially as a fungicide
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share