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for·mic ac·id / ˈfôrmik/ • n. Chem. a colorless irritant volatile acid, HCOOH, made catalytically from carbon monoxide and steam. It is present in the fluid emitted by some ants.

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formic acid Alternative name for methanoic acid

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