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  • He doesn't know it, but he will have to prevent and counter-attack an extra-terrestrial species called the Formic, or "Buggers" informally.

    Wolfgang Petersen No Longer Directing Ender's Game « FirstShowing.net 2008

  • Kid could turn out to be the Babe Ruth—minus the carousing—of Formic bug-blasting.

    Comic Break: Ender's Shadow Battle School #2 (Marvel) Paul 2009

  • Kid could turn out to be the Babe Ruth—minus the carousing—of Formic bug-blasting.

    Archive 2009-03-01 Paul 2009

  • Formic acid is specifically toxic to the optic nerve, so the ingestion of formic acid, or a formic acid precursor, can cause blindness.

    Alcohol James Killus 2007

  • Formic acid is specifically toxic to the optic nerve, so the ingestion of formic acid, or a formic acid precursor, can cause blindness.

    Archive 2007-10-01 James Killus 2007

  • Formic acid and propionic acids were used for the production of chemical silage.

    Chapter 8 1983

  • Formic acid (or other acid) is added to offal to lower ph.

    Chapter 7 1983

  • Safety note: Formic acid causes burns and is irritating to the skin, eyes and respiratory system.

    Chapter 7 1969

  • Formic acid should be obtainable from suppliers of pharmaceuticals, or industrial or laboratory chemicals.

    Chapter 7 1969

  • Formic acid, being stronger than acetic acid but less corrosive than sulphuric acid and volatile, is recommended for general use.

    Chapter 8 1969

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