melamine
noun
mel·a·mine ˈme-lə-ˌmēn 
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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The easiest table to maintain are those that are all-metal or have manufactured wood or melamine tops. 
Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 7 Aug. 2022 If nothing else works, try a melamine sponge, such as a Magic Eraser. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022 The melamine wine glasses, meanwhile, are $12.99 for four, and tasseled pillows start at $19.99. Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 22 June 2022 Banish single-use plastic containers with this durable and chip-resistant melamine lunchbox. Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 15 June 2022 Melamin produces chemical products including melamine resins for paper, construction, wood, rubber, and the lacquer industry, impregnated decorative paper for the furniture industry, and impregnated materials for footwear manufacturing. Ali Zerdin, ajc, 12 May 2022 Use the ottoman as a footrest or place a melamine serving tray on top to hold cocktails and snacks. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 9 May 2022 They are made of melamine foam, which basically works like a super-fine sandpaper. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 17 July 2021 This sturdy and affordable melamine tableware set is highly popular on Amazon. Myo Quinn, Good Housekeeping, 27 Apr. 2022 See More
Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 7 Aug. 2022 If nothing else works, try a melamine sponge, such as a Magic Eraser. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022 The melamine wine glasses, meanwhile, are $12.99 for four, and tasseled pillows start at $19.99. Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 22 June 2022 Banish single-use plastic containers with this durable and chip-resistant melamine lunchbox. Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 15 June 2022 Melamin produces chemical products including melamine resins for paper, construction, wood, rubber, and the lacquer industry, impregnated decorative paper for the furniture industry, and impregnated materials for footwear manufacturing. Ali Zerdin, ajc, 12 May 2022 Use the ottoman as a footrest or place a melamine serving tray on top to hold cocktails and snacks. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 9 May 2022 They are made of melamine foam, which basically works like a super-fine sandpaper. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 17 July 2021 This sturdy and affordable melamine tableware set is highly popular on Amazon. Myo Quinn, Good Housekeeping, 27 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
German Melamin
First Known Use
circa 1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing melamine
Medical Definition
melamine
noun
mel·a·mine ˈmel-ə-ˌmēn
1
: a white crystalline organic base C3H6N6 with a high melting point that is used especially in making resins by reaction with aldehydes
2
: a resin made from melamine or a plastic made from such a resin