Meaning & use
Formica
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A hard, durable laminate material, often used to cover countertops and furniture surfaces, especially in a wipeable, heat-resistant finish.
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The diner's tables were topped with cracked, decades-old formica.
They chose a marble-pattern formica to give the kitchen an upscale look on a budget.
A note on using this word
Originally a registered trademark introduced in 1912, the name has become so common that it is now often used generically for any similar laminate.
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laminate
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