paraformaldehyde

Questions

What does paraformaldehyde mean?

A solid oligomer of formaldehyde that is used as a fumigant, and as a fixative in histology

Where does paraformaldehyde come from?

From para- + formaldehyde.

How to pronounce paraformaldehyde

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