English Explanatory Dictionary

melamine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A strong aromatic heterocyclic base, triaminotriazine, used in combination with formaldehyde to manufacture melamine resins; any such resin, such as Formica

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛl.ə.min/ en-uk-melamine.ogg En-us-melamine.ogg

Word forms

melamine melamines

Etymology

Ultimately from German Melamin.

Derived words

melarsoprol triethylenemelamine
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