| formula |
An alternative to breast milk, baby formula is usually milk-based but is also made from soy products.
Ãâó: www.babycenter.com/glossary/F
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| formant |
component of the frequency spectrum of speech sounds. The interactions of the three lowest formants (F1, F2, and F3) are highly diagnostic, producing the distinctive sound quality of vowels and many consonants.
Ãâó: www.csa.com/hottopics/linglaw/gloss.php
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| formaldehyde |
Colorless, harsh, irritating substance that is found in many preservatives. It is severely toxic when inhaled or swallowed. 44% of all people whose skin is exposed to it get an irritating reaction. It is used in shampoos at concentrations of .1% to .2%. Methanol is sometimes added to formaldehyde at a 15% concentration to prevent polymerization.
Ãâó: beautyskin.tripod.com/MALL.HTM
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| formulation |
A listing of required ingredients, typically used in process manufacturing environments. It may also include detailed batch production or test specifications.
Ãâó: www.bridgefieldgroup.com/glos3.htm
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| formalin |
Formalin, or formaldehyde, in solution is used as a tissue preservative and fixative for tissue specimens.
Ãâó: www.ccac.ca/en/CCAC_Programs/ETCC/GlossaryEng.htm
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