Formol (Noun)
Meaning
A 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The pathologist poured a container of formol into a beaker to soak the specimens for later examination.
- She made sure to handle the beakers of formol with care due to its toxicity and irritating effects on skin and respiratory tissues.
- Before observing the organs, they needed to soak them in formol for at least three days to slow down decomposition.
- His gloves and goggles were essential when working with formol, which he used daily in the laboratory.
- They would need a certain amount of formol to properly preserve the museum's collection of biological specimens, so they made an order with a supplier.