MELAMINE


Meaning of MELAMINE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈme-lə-ˌmēn ]

noun

Etymology: German Melamin

Date: circa 1835

1. : a white crystalline organic base C 3 H 6 N 6 with a high melting point that is used especially in melamine resins

2. : a melamine resin or a plastic made from such a resin

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