Formic (adjective)

Of or relating to ants.

Origin:

From the latin word "formica" meaning "ant".

Examples:

1. The formic acid in ants' venom is used for self-defense and for killing prey.
2. The formic acid is used in many industrial applications such as leather tanning and textile dying.
3. The formic acid is used as a food preservative and flavoring.
4. Formic acid is used in the production of the artificial sweetener aspartame.
5. Formic acid is also used as a cleaning agent and disinfectant.