Parker's fluid

noun

Par·​ker's fluid ˈpär-kərz- How to pronounce Parker's fluid (audio)
: a mixture of 100 parts 70 percent alcohol and one part formaldehyde used for hardening and preserving tissues for microscopic study

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“Parker's fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Parker%27s%20fluid. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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