paraformaldehyde

noun para·for·mal·de·hyde \ˌpa-rə-fȯr-ˈmal-də-ˌhīd, -fər-\

Definition of PARAFORMALDEHYDE

: a white powder (CH₂O)_x that consists of a polymer of formaldehyde and is used especially as a disinfectant

1894

Medical Dictionary

noun para·form·al·de·hyde \ˌpar-ə-fȯr-ˈmal-də-ˌhīd, -fər-\

: a white powder (CH₂O)_x that consists of a polymer of formaldehyde and is used especially as a fungicide

Next Word in the Dictionary: ParafossarulusPrevious Word in the Dictionary: parafoilAll Words Near: paraformaldehyde

What made you want to look up paraformaldehyde? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears