Describing a type of plastic or resin made from amino compounds, known for being hard, heat-resistant, and durable.
From 'amino-' and 'plastic.' This adjective describes the properties and composition of plastics like melamine, first developed commercially in the early 1900s.
Aminoplastic materials are 'thermoset' plastics—once they're made, heating them again doesn't soften them like regular plastic, which is why they're perfect for things that get really hot!
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