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Gas Used As Preservative Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FORMALDEHYDE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FORMALDEHYDE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FORMALDEHYDE" which means:
- noun
- • A colorless poisonous gas; made by the oxidation of methanol
An example sentence would be:
- • "The furniture was treated with formaldehyde to make it resistant to pests."
- • "Exposure to high levels of formaldehyde can cause respiratory problems."
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| The Guardian Quick22 Nov 2000 | Down 4 | |
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4 | Non-flammable gas used as a preservative in food packaging | |
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22 Mar 2004 | The Guardian Cryptic / 22 Mar 2004 |
6 | Spray trees with carbon dioxide as a wood preservative
The Guardian Quiptic -
21 Sep 2015 | The Guardian Quiptic / 21 Sep 2015 |
7 | This gas is widely used as a carrier gas in gas chromatography |
