The Collaborative International Dictionary
melamine-fromaldehyde methanal resin
melamine resin \melamine resin\ melamine-fromaldehyde methanal resin \melamine-fromaldehyde methanal resin\ n. A thermosetting plastic formed by the reaction of melamine and formaldehyde. It is used for molding and for preparing laminated sheets used to surface counter tops, walls, and furniture. The commercially marketed Formica (TM) is one type of melamine resin.