formic in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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formic acid [Am ˌfɔrmɪk ˈæsəd, Brit ˈfɔːmɪk] N U

formic acid

ácido m fórmico

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Translations for formic in the English»Spanish Dictionary

formic acid [ˌfɔ:mɪkˈæsɪd, Am ˌfɔ:r-] N

formic acid

ácido m fórmico

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English

In 2014, it was discovered that the ant produces and covers itself with formic acid as an antidote against the fire ant's venom.

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Ants secrete the formic acid for attack and defense purposes.

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Uniquely, the tawny ant also uses formic acid as an antidote against the venom of the fire ant.

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In particular, the formic acid sprayed by ants when attacked can trigger a predator alarm response in nearby ants, gathering reinforcements to attack the predator.

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Human studies show that formic acid is excreted faster than it is formed after ingestion of aspartame.

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Among this species' products are formic acid, acetic acid, lactic acids, ethanol, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen.

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Wild waterpepper produces oils that cause skin irritation, and the many acids in its tissues, including formic acid, make the plant unpalatable to livestock.

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It is formed by diluting isobutanol with formic acid; sulfuric acid can serve as a catalyst.

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The acids are further divided into weak (picric, acetic and formic acid) and strong acids (nitric and hydrochloric acid).

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The hydroxyl is protonated using hydrogen from formic acid, which allows for water molecule to leave.

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