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)

1. Of or pertaining to ants.
2. (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
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• Spanish: fórmico