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Record 1 2022-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Atmospheric Physics
CONT

Formic acid is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is a stable corrosive, combustible, and hygroscopic chemical substance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Substance chimique qui a la propriété de changer d'aspect quand elle absorbe l'humidité atmosphérique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Física de la atmósfera
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