A type of plastic made from amino compounds, such as melamine, that is hard, heat-resistant, and used for dishes and countertops.
From 'amino-' and '-plast' (related to plastic or forming). Aminoplasts were developed in the 1930s as a new class of synthetic plastics with superior heat resistance.
Those durable plastic plates and kitchen countertops that never seem to scratch or stain? Many are made of aminoplast—it's plastic that's tough enough to laugh at hot dishes and spilled acid!
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