[
US
/fɝˈmaɪkə, fɔɹˈmaɪkə/
]
NOUN
- any of various plastic laminates containing melamine
- type genus of the Formicidae
How To Use Formica In A Sentence
- When in a position allowing of direct examination, the contused portion of the nerve sometimes developed a palpable fusiform thickening, manipulation of which might give rise to formication in the area of distribution -- a favourable prognostic sign. Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre
- Formication also occurs in alcoholism and can be a symptom of drug toxicity, particularly from overuse of cocaine and amphetamines.
- All of the condominium homes are equipped with desirable features such as Formica laminate countertops in the kitchens and master bathrooms, Kitchen Craft 42-inch oak cabinetry, soaring Paramus Post
- So, the famous drug was made from something called formicary foam. Cachalot
- The queen is in the formicarium now and seems quite busy exploring her new surroundings.
- Turn onto a smooth, lightly greased surface such as Formica or marble and knead until smooth and satiny. And the winner is...
- Itching, tingling, and ‘formication’ (sensation as of crawling insects) are also common symptoms due to bubbles forming in the skin.
- Pimozide is similar to haloperidol in chemical structure and potency, and has been shown to be uniquely effective in the treatment of this condition, especially in decreasing formication.
- The cabinetry is all chocolaty wood, the countertops a hard Formica blaze of orange, a room that seems dark even when it is blazingly illumed. Excerpt: The Father of All Things by Tom Bissell
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