melamine resin

American

noun

Chemistry.

any of the class of thermosetting resins formed by the interaction of melamine and formaldehyde: used chiefly as adhesives for laminated materials and as coatings for paper, plastics, and textiles.

melamine resin British

noun

a thermosetting amino resin, stable to heat and light, produced from melamine and used for moulded products, adhesives, and surface coatings

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Etymology

Origin of melamine resin

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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They have a melamine resin surface and the drawer handles have a matte chrome finish.

From Seattle Times

In the new study, healthy young adults who ate hot noodle soup from bowls made with melamine resin had higher levels of the chemical in their urine for the next 12 hours.

From Reuters

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