formic

English

Etymology

Formed from the root of Latin formīca (“ant”) +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mɪk/
Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)mɪk

Adjective

formic (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to ants.
(organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to or derived from formic acid (or from methane).

Synonyms

antly

Derived terms

formication

Translations

antly — see antly

of formic acid

Italian: formico (it)
Portuguese: fórmico

Spanish: fórmico

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