Formic Meaning in English
word
Definition
Relating to or derived from ants, especially describing formic acid which is found in ants.
Usage & Nuances
Rare in everyday English; mainly scientific, especially chemistry or entomology. Most common use is in 'formic acid'. Not used for general ant-related things (for that use 'ant' or 'myrmec-').
Spanish: fórmicoPortuguese (BR): fórmicoPortuguese (PT): fórmicoChinese (Simplified): 蚁的 - 蚁酸的Chinese (Traditional): 蟻的 - 蟻酸的Hindi: फॉर्मिकArabic: فورميكيBengali: ফর্মিক (রাসায়নিক সংক্রান্ত)Russian: муравьиный (напр., муравьиная кислота)Japanese: ギ酸の (科学用語)Vietnamese: fomic (khoa học)Korean: 포름산의 (과학 용어)Turkish: formik (kimyasal terim)Urdu: فارمک (سائنسی اصطلاح)Indonesian: formiat (istilah ilmiah)
Example Sentences
Many stinging insects use chemicals like formic acid to protect themselves.
natural
Ants produce formic acid as a defense mechanism.
basic
The smell of formic acid is very strong.
basic
Scientists study the formic acid found in ants.
basic
Be careful, some ant bites release formic acid and can sting.
natural
That sour taste is because of the formic acid in the plant.
natural