Definition of formaldehyde
:a colorless pungent irritating gas CH2O used chiefly in aqueous solution as a disinfectant and preservative and in chemical synthesis
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In some, that includes formaldehyde-releasing chemicals, solubilizers, surfactants, and emulsifiers.
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Common sources include carpet, paints, and products made with formaldehyde or that have high VOCs — volatile organic compounds.
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For starters, Magic Sleek doesn’t include formaldehyde, so Holbrook didn’t have to wear a mask.
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This finding supports the idea that formaldehyde may cause leukemia.
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A signature anti-frizz product features Liquid Gold, a Brazil nut natural keratin replacement system that provides the same effects as the natural protein keratin, but without the toxicity of formaldehyde, according to the company.
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The tests also found traces of formaldehyde, nickel, and tetrachlorophenol, all of which can cause major irritations.
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Friedrich turned to an aggressive disinfection campaign, mobilizing students from the city's three medical schools to go to all the victims' houses and neighborhoods, spraying down everything with formaldehyde.
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The flight attendant union’s test results show detectable levels of formaldehyde, cadmium, chromium and other chemicals commonly used in pesticides and detergents.
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Origin and Etymology of formaldehyde
International Scientific Vocabulary form- + aldehyde
FORMALDEHYDE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of formaldehyde for English Language Learners
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chemistry : a chemical that is used to prevent decay in the dead bodies of people and animals
Medical Dictionary
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medical Definition of formaldehyde
:a colorless pungent irritating gas CH2O used chiefly as a disinfectant and preservative and in chemical synthesis
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See words that rhyme with formaldehyde Spanish Central: Translation of formaldehyde Nglish: Translation of formaldehyde for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about formaldehyde
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