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formic

/ˈfɔː.mɪk/

Tradução: Relativo a formigas; derivado do latim 'formica', que significa formiga. Atualmente é usado principalmente em contextos científicos, como em 'ácido fórmico'.

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adjective

/ˈfɔː.mɪk/C2formalscientificobsoleto
  • ptRelativo a formigas; derivado do latim 'formica', que significa formiga. Atualmente é usado principalmente em contextos científicos, como em 'ácido fórmico'.

Relating to ants; derived from the Latin word 'formica' meaning ant. Now primarily used in scientific contexts such as 'formic acid'.

  1. Relating to antsC2formalscientific

    Of, relating to, or derived from ants.

    ptFormiga

    • The formic nature of the colony was studied by the entomologist.
    • Formic behavior includes complex social structures.
    • The formic trail was visible on the forest floor.
  2. Relating to formic acidC2formalscientific

    Of, containing, or derived from formic acid, a simple carboxylic acid.

    ptFórmico

    • Formic acid is used in some industrial processes.
    • The formic compound was analyzed in the laboratory.
    • Formic derivatives are found in certain insect venoms.