melamine Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈmɛl.ə.min/
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Melamine as a Noun
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A strong aromatic heterocyclic base, triaminotriazine, used in combination with formaldehyde to manufacture melamine resins; any such resin, such as Formica
Word Forms & Grammar
melamine (countable and uncountable, plural melamines)
Words That Rhyme With Melamine
Origin of Melamine
Ultimately from German Melamin. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.
Melamine in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmɛl.ə.min/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | A strong aromatic heterocyclic base, triaminotriazine, used in combination with formaldehyde to manufacture… |
| Plural | melamines |
Melamine Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of melamine is /ˈmɛl.ə.min/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (mɛl).