formic

for·mic

(fôr′mĭk)

adj.

1. Of or relating to ants.

2. Of, derived from, or containing formic acid.

[From Latin formīca, ant.]

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formic

(ˈfɔːmɪk)

adj

1. (Zoology) of, relating to, or derived from ants

2. (Chemistry) of, containing, or derived from formic acid

[C18: from Latin formīca ant; the acid occurs naturally in ants]

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for•mic

(ˈfɔr mɪk)

adj.

1. of or pertaining to ants.

2. of or derived from formic acid.

[1785–95; irreg. < Latin formīca ant. compare French formique]

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Adj.	1.	formic - of or relating to or derived from ants
	2.	formic - of or containing or derived from formic acid

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