FA Scientific & Educational Abbreviation

Fatty Acid

A fatty acid has a carboxylic acid on a long chain of carbon atoms. The carboxylic acid may also be called the carboxyl functional group. Fatty acids are a major source of energy for the cell. Compounds called phospholipids are created from fatty acids. A long-chain hydrocarbon containing a carboxyl group at one endSaturated fatty acids have completely saturated hydrocarbon chainsUnsaturated fatty acids have one or more carbon-carbon double bonds in their hydrocarbon chains.

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Fluorescent Antibody

This is a laboratory test that is done, wherein antibodies are tagged with fluorescent dye to detect the presence of micro-organisms.

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is pungent-smelling gas that dissolves readily in water to form a 37% formaldehyde solution known as formalin. Formaldehyde is produced industrially by the oxidation of methanol over a metal catalyst. Formalin is used as a disinfectant and as a preservative medium for biological specimens. The main industrial application of formaldehyde, however, is in the production of urea-formaldehyde, phenol-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resins for the manufacture of wood adhesives and other applications.

Father

The male parent. One who originates. For example, "Wilhelm Roentgen is considered the father of radiology." To produce offspring as a male. To provide paternal protection and guidance to children.

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Formic Acid

Formic acid (systematically called methanoic acid) is the simplest carboxylic acid. Its chemical formula is HCOOH or HCO2H. It is an important intermediate in chemical synthesis and occurs naturally, most notably in ant venom. Esters, salts, and the anions derived from formic acid are referred to as formates.