formol

for·mol

[fawr-mawl, -mohl]
noun Chemistry.

Origin:
1890–95; formerly trademark

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formalin or formol (ˈfɔːməlɪn, ˈfɔːmɒl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a 40 per cent solution of formaldehyde in water, used as a disinfectant, preservative for biological specimens, etc
 
formol or formol
 
n

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Formol is always a great word to know.
So is gobo. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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