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melamine
[ mel-uh-meen, mel-uh-meen ]
noun
- 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
/ ˈ³¾É›±ôəˌ³¾¾±Ë²Ô /
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
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of melamine1
Example Sentences
Baby formula and pet food manufacturers have had to recall products containing melamine that caused kidney failure.
A colorful melamine tray filled with locally sourced goodies for a make-your-own granola bar in the morning can transition to a cocktail bar tray in the 5 o’clock hour.
In 2008, at least six infants died and more than 300,000 fell ill from Chinese formulas tainted with melamine, a toxic chemical used to boost milk protein scores in tests.
There are outdoor-friendly items made of melamine, bamboo and other lightweight materials that look like china or pottery.
It’s served sliced into rounds like sushi on colorful melamine plates from Korea.
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