melamine

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

mel·a·mine

noun \ˈme-lə-ˌmēn\

Definition of MELAMINE

1
: a white crystalline organic base C3H6N6 with a high melting point that is used especially in melamine resins
2
: a melamine resin or a plastic made from such a resin

Origin of MELAMINE

German Melamin
First Known Use: circa 1835

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