plural of formal swap

plural of formal charge

(chemistry) The charge assigned to an atom in a molecule, assuming that electrons in all chemical bonds are shared equally between atoms, regardless of relative electronegativity.

A formalism for a physical theory which is based upon Feynman path integrals.

(mathematics, algebra) Any finite or infinite series of the form a_0+a_1x+a_2x²…=∑ᵢa_ixⁱ, where the aᵢ are numbers, but it is understood that no value is assigned to x.

(organic chemistry) The simplest aldehyde, HCHO, a colourless gas that has many industrial applications; it dissolves in water to give formol (10%) and formalin.

A solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant and to preserve biological specimens.

(British spelling) Alternative spelling of formalization

(chemistry) Any of several of the condensation products of the reaction between urea and formaldehyde (and their derivatives) used as a thermosetting material.

An overly formal person, especially one who adheres to current forms; a stickler / An advocate of formalism