Meaning & use
melamine
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A hard, durable synthetic resin used to make plastics, laminates, and kitchenware.
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The cafeteria trays were made of melamine because it resists chipping and cracking.
Melamine countertops are popular for their affordability and easy maintenance.
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Also known from a food-safety scandal when it was illegally added to milk products to fake higher protein content.
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