# melamine

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɛl.ə.min/ · frequency rank #59,545

## Definitions
1. A strong aromatic heterocyclic base, triaminotriazine, used in combination with formaldehyde to manufacture melamine resins; any such resin, such as Formica

## Etymology
Ultimately from German Melamin.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/melamine