Term Name:	formaldehyde metabolic process
Synonyms:	formaldehyde metabolism, methanal metabolic process, methanal metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving formaldehyde (methanal, H2C=O), a colorless liquid or gas with a pungent odor, commonly used as a fixative or an antibacterial agent.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0046292]    QuickGO    AmiGO