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formalin

Aqueous solution of formaldehyde used as a preservative for biological specimens.

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aqueous
Of, similar to, containing, or dissolved in water.
formaldehyde
Colourless, organic gas used as a preservative when dissolved in water, in which form it is often known as formalin.

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