melamines
Durable synthetic polymers
Melamines are synthetic resins made from melamine, a nitrogen-rich compound combined with formaldehyde.
These thermosetting plastics are hard, heat-resistant, and durable, used in laminates, dinnerware, and surface coatings: The kitchen counters were covered in melamine.
Melamine dishes are lightweight and shatter-resistant, common in cafeterias and outdoor dining.
Colorless pungent preservative gas
- ureaNitrogenous metabolic waste compound
- resinViscous plant secretion
- aminoAcid in proteins
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
cross-linking · monomer · thermosetting · triazine · synthesis · polymer · chemical · macromolecule
Bond thin layers together
- countertopsHorizontal kitchen surfaces
- flooringSurface underfoot material
- cabinetryFine woodwork furniture craft
- whiteboardsReusable writing surfaces
adhesive · coating · paneling · furniture · surfacing · veneers · decorative · Formica
Vessels for serving meals
- platesFlat eating dishes
- bowlsDeep rounded containers
- cupsSmall drinking containers
- mugsCylindrical drinking vessels
dishes · serveware · trays · dishware · saucers · picnicware · cafeteria · camping
Unaffected by high temperatures
- durableAble to withstand use
- hardFirm or demanding
- scratch-resistantImpervious to abrasion
- stain-resistantRepels marks and discoloration
glossy · lightweight · shatterproof · rigid · nonporous · waterproof · smooth · sturdy
Decorative architectural edging
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- fabricationDeliberately untrue statement
- industrialOf factories and production
extrusion · thermoforming · curing · pressing · impregnation · production · processing
formaldehyde
Colorless pungent preservative gas
polymerization · cross-linking · monomer · thermosetting · triazine · synthesis · polymer · chemical · macromolecule · organic
laminate
Bond thin layers together
- countertopsHorizontal kitchen surfaces
- flooringSurface underfoot material
- cabinetryFine woodwork furniture craft
whiteboards · adhesive · coating · paneling · furniture · surfacing · veneers · decorative · Formica · particleboard
dinnerware
Vessels for serving meals
mugs · dishes · serveware · trays · dishware · saucers · picnicware · cafeteria · camping · outdoor dining
heat-resistant
Unaffected by high temperatures
- durableAble to withstand use
- hardFirm or demanding
- scratch-resistantImpervious to abrasion
stain-resistant · glossy · lightweight · shatterproof · rigid · nonporous · waterproof · smooth · sturdy · impact-resistant
molding
Decorative architectural edging
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- fabricationDeliberately untrue statement
industrial · extrusion · thermoforming · curing · pressing · impregnation · production · processing
melaminesnatural materials
Substances from nature unprocessed
organic materials · natural fibers · bamboo · cotton · cork