HeyRuaHow to say “formaldehyde” in Irish
- Irish:
- formaildéad
- English:
- formaldehyde
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-um-al-jayd” /ˈfˠɔɾˠəmˠalʲˌdʲeːdˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- formaildéid, an fhormaildéid (e.g. boladh an fhormaildéid, the smell of formaldehyde)
What does “formaildéad” mean?
- formaldehyde
- A colourless, strong-smelling chemical gas, used dissolved in water to preserve specimens and in industry.Also: methanal, formalin.
“Formaildéad” with the article
Here is formaildéad after the article (an t-alt).
“Formaildéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using formaildéad, the Irish word for formaldehyde.
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Formaldehyde in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for formaldehyde?
The Irish for formaldehyde is formaildéad (pronounced “FOR-um-al-jayd”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce formaildéad in Irish?
Formaildéad is said like “FOR-um-al-jayd” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠəmˠalʲˌdʲeːdˠ/).
Does formaildéad have a plural?
No plural form is given for formaildéad in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does formaildéad change to fhormaildéad or bhformaildéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) formaildéad becomes m'fhormaildéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhformaildéad (eclipsis).
Is formaildéad the same as formailin?
Not exactly: formaildéad is the chemical itself, while formailin is a solution of it in water used for preserving specimens.
