Formic
(adjective)
Of or relating to ants.
Origin:
From the latin word "formica" meaning "ant".
Examples:
- The formic acid in ants' venom is used for self-defense and for killing prey.
- The formic acid is used in many industrial applications such as leather tanning and textile dying.
- The formic acid is used as a food preservative and flavoring.
- Formic acid is used in the production of the artificial sweetener aspartame.
- Formic acid is also used as a cleaning agent and disinfectant.