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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
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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
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Kid could turn out to be the Babe Ruth—minus the carousing—of Formic bug-blasting.
Archive 2009-03-01 Paul 2009
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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
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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
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Formic acid and propionic acids were used for the production of chemical silage.
Chapter 8 1983
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Formic acid (or other acid) is added to offal to lower ph.
Chapter 7 1983
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Safety note: Formic acid causes burns and is irritating to the skin, eyes and respiratory system.
Chapter 7 1969
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Formic acid should be obtainable from suppliers of pharmaceuticals, or industrial or laboratory chemicals.
Chapter 7 1969
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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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