Vocabulary Entry

formic

|noun • adjective

noun

A type of chemical compound related to ants, particularly formic acid.

Example Sentences

"Formic is commonly found in the venom of certain ants."

"The laboratory studied the properties of formic."

"Formic acid is used in various industrial applications."

adjective

Example Sentences

"Research on formic compounds helps in understanding ant behavior."

"The formic substance was isolated for study."

"He collected formic samples for his experiment."