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FORMIC ACID

\fˈɔːmɪk ˈasɪd], \fˈɔːmɪk ˈasɪd], \f_ˈɔː_m_ɪ_k ˈa_s_ɪ_d]\

Definitions of FORMIC ACID

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1898 - American pocket medical dictionary
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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An acid obtained originally from red ants.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

colorless, pungent liquid, CH2O2, from secretion of ants, nettles, etc.

1898 - American pocket medical dictionary
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland

CH2O2, liquid, colorless, pungent, from nettles and secretion of ants.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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