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melamine
[ mel-uh-meen, mel-uh-meen ]
noun
, Chemistry.
- a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble solid, C 3 N 3 (NH 2 ) 3 , used chiefly in organic synthesis and in the manufacture of resins, especially melamine resins.
- any of the melamine resins.
melamine
/ ˈmɛləˌmiːn /
noun
- a colourless crystalline compound used in making synthetic resins; 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine. Formula: C 3 H 6 N 6
- melamine resin or a material made from this resin
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of melamine1
C19: from German Melamin, from Melam distillate of ammonium thiocyanate, with -am representing ammonia
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Example Sentences
These floorboards used photographs of different wood species, with a protective topcoat of melamine with aluminum oxide.
From Washington Blade
You can go vintage, with a whole set of colorful melamine, or go a little rococo with actual friggin’ silver.
From Eater
They are made of melamine foam, which basically works like a super-fine sandpaper.
From Outside Online
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