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formaldehyde

IPA: //fɔːrˈmæl.ə.haɪd//

KK: /fɔrˈmæl.əˌhaɪd/

noun

Definition: A colorless gas that has a strong smell and is used in making various products, including resins, fertilizers, and as a disinfectant and preservative.

Example: Formaldehyde is often used in laboratories for preserving biological specimens.

formalin

IPA: /ˈfɔːrməlɪn/

KK: /fɔrˈmælɪn/

noun

Definition: A clear liquid made from formaldehyde, often used to preserve biological specimens and in various industrial applications.

Example: The scientist used formalin to preserve the tissue samples for further study.

formalise

IPA: /ˈfɔːməlaɪz/

KK: /ˈfɔrməˌlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To make something official or to give it a formal status.

Example: The committee decided to formalise the new rules for the competition.

formalistic

IPA: /ˌfɔːrməˈlɪstɪk/

KK: /ˈfɔrməˌlɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or concerned with the form or structure of something rather than its content or meaning.

Example: The artist's formalistic approach focused on the shapes and colors rather than the subject matter.

formality

IPA: /fɔːrˈmælɪti/

KK: /fɔrˈmælɪti/

noun

Definition: A rule or custom that is followed, often just for the sake of being proper or polite, rather than for any real purpose.

Example: The meeting was filled with unnecessary formalities that made it feel very stiff.

formalization

IPA: /ˌfɔːrməlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌfɔːrməlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something official or structured according to rules or standards.

Example: The formalization of the new policy took several months to complete.

formalize

IPA: /ˈfɔːrməlaɪz/

KK: /ˈfɔrməˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something official or to give it a specific structure or form.

Example: The committee decided to formalize the new rules for the competition.

formally

IPA: /ˈfɔːrməli/

KK: /ˈfɔrməli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that follows established rules or customs, often in a serious or official manner.

Example: The event was conducted formally, with all guests dressed in their best attire.

formalness

IPA: /ˈfɔːrməl.nəs/

KK: /ˈfɔrməlˌnɛs/

noun

Definition: A quality or state of being formal, which means following established rules, customs, or ceremonies in behavior or appearance.

Example: The formalness of the event required all guests to wear suits and ties.

formamide

IPA: //fɔːrˈmæɪd//

KK: /fɔrˈmæɪd/

noun

Definition: A colorless liquid that can absorb moisture from the air and is used mainly as a solvent and in making certain chemicals.

Example: Formamide is often used in laboratories as a solvent for various chemical reactions.

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