Elsila and her team will look for the molecules, such as formaldehyde or hydrogen cyanide, that form amino acids to shed light on the primordial chemistry of the solar system.
Source: tatoeba (8410036)
Formaldehyde
/fɔː(ɹ)ˈmældɪhaɪd/
Synonyms for "formaldehyde" (17 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (4)
Strong matches (5)
Related words (8)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: methanal, alcohol, ammonia, carbon dioxide, chemical.
- Sentence evidence is available for formaldehyde, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "formaldehyde".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "formaldehyde"
Keep "formaldehyde" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "formaldehyde" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "formaldehyde", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "formaldehyde" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
4 entriesCollocations
8 entriesformaldehyde emissionformaldehyde exposureformaldehyde fixationformaldehyde gasformaldehyde resinformaldehyde solutionformaldehyde-based adhesiveformaldehyde-containing resin
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Scientists say air pollution, caused by chemicals called volatile organic compounds (VOCs), is three to five times greater inside our homes. VOCs include cancer-causing benzene and formaldehyde, which are given off by paints, upholstery, printers and stored fuel.
Source: tatoeba (12279356)
The shark chosen to replace the original was injected with 224 gallons of formaldehyde, ten times the amount used on the first shark and in a stronger concentration.
Source: wiktionary
Back in 2006, Hirst found himself at the centre of a different debate arising out of the need to refurbish or update formaldehyde pieces that are prone to decay. It related to the piece that made him famous: the formaldehyde shark The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living (1991), which had been bought by the US hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen for $8m.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "formaldehyde"?
Closest matches include methanal, alcohol, ammonia, carbon dioxide, chemical.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "formaldehyde"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.