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Formic Acid.
Formic Acid - as a noun
A colorless pungent fuming vesicatory liquid acid hcooh found naturally in ants and many plants or made catalytically from carbon monoxide and steam; used in finishing textiles and paper and in the manufacture of insecticides and fumigants
Example Sentences
"The pungent smell of formic acid is often described as similar to vinegar."
"Many lab experiments utilize formic acid as a reagent."
"A solution of formic acid can be used to remove rust stains from various surfaces."
"In high concentrations, formic acid can be corrosive to certain metals."
"Workers exposed to formic acid should wear protective clothing and equipment."
