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formalin (formaldehyde, organic material, ... Materials (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Aqueous formaldehyde solution containing 37% by weight of formaldehyde. In conservation it has been used as a fluid preserving medium, and, as an aerosol and fumigant, to treat algae on stone at sites such as the Lascaux caves. Formerly a brand name, now in common usage. |
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formalin (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,N)
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formaline (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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Dutch ..... Waterige oplossing van formaldehyde met 37% gewicht aan formaldehyde. Bij conservering wordt het gebruikt als medium om vloeistof in te bewaren, en als aerosol en ontsmettingsmiddel voor de behandeling van algen op steen, op sites zoals de grotten van Lascaux. Vroeger was het een merknaam, nu wordt de term algemeen gebruikt. |
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formalin preservation |
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(preservation (function), protection (maintenance function), ... Functions (hierarchy name)) [300411406] |
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