Formica

/fɔːrˈmaɪkə/ noun

A brand name for a type of hard plastic laminate used for covering countertops and tabletops, known for being durable and easy to clean.

A trademark name created around 1913, likely from 'for mica' (a mineral the product was meant to replace). Became so popular it's now used as a generic term.

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