formic
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mɪk Origin:
1785–95; irregular < Latin formīca ant. Cf. French formique
1785–95; irregular < Latin formīca ant. Cf. French formique
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| —adj | |
| 1. | of, relating to, or derived from ants |
| 2. | of, containing, or derived from formic acid |
| [C18: from Latin formīca ant; the acid occurs naturally in ants] | |
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Formic
is always a great word to know.
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| a compound of high molecular weight made by adding many smaller molecules or by condensation smaller molecules with the elimination of water or alcohol |
| a compound in which oxygen is bonded to one or more electropositive atoms |
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Formic acid is approved for use as a pesticide solely within honeybee hives.
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