formic adjective. ['fɔ:mɪk] L18.
[formed as FORMICA noun¹: see -IC.]
1. Chemistry. formic acid, a colourless irritant volatile liquid carboxylic acid, HCOOH, produced by various insects (esp. ants) and plants, and used in tanning and dyeing; methanoic acid. L18.

2. Of or pertaining to ants. rare. E19.

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