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formaldehyde

[fawr-mal-duh-hahyd, fer-] / fɔrˈmæl dəˌhaɪd, fər- /
NOUN
preservative
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And then there was the snake, now floating in formaldehyde and introduced as Exhibit 1.

From Los Angeles Times

Researchers suspect that certain chemicals in the hair straightening products, such as formaldehyde and parabens, may interfere with our hormones.

From Seattle Times

Several chemicals found in straighteners, including parabens, bisphenol-A, metals and formaldehyde, which are also used in many other personal care products, could potentially explain the increased risk to women who used straighteners.

From New York Times

The study did not identify specific brands or ingredients used by the participants but noted that several chemicals in straighteners may contribute to the increased risk, such as parabens, bisphenol A, metals and formaldehyde.

From Washington Post

Much of his work has divided critics, including one featuring a dead shark floating in formaldehyde and another consisting of a bisected cow and calf.

From BBC