formaldehyde
/fɔrˈmældəhaɪd/
noun
- A strong-smelling chemical gas used to make plastics, glues, and as a preservative for dead animals or body parts.
- The biology lab uses formaldehyde to preserve frogs for dissection.
- Some furniture contains formaldehyde in the glue that holds the wood together.
- The strong smell of formaldehyde filled the room where the specimens were stored.
- A chemical used in some building materials and household products that can be harmful to health in high amounts.
- The government set safety limits for formaldehyde in manufactured wood products.
- New carpets can release formaldehyde gas into the air for several months.
- Many people buy air purifiers to reduce formaldehyde levels in their homes.