[this acid was first obtai...] The Latin word formica means ant. The name formic acid is derived from

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The Latin word formica means ant. The name formic acid is derived from this Latin word because

this acid, in ancient times, was used to eliminate ant-hills

this corrosive acid is secreted by ants to drive away their enemies

this acid was first obtained by the distillation of ants

ants are attracted by the odour of this acid

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