Aminoplast (Noun)
Meaning
A plastic (synthetic resin) made from amino compounds; used as an adhesive and as a coating for paper and textiles.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Aminoplast is a type of plastic commonly used as a wood adhesive in the furniture industry due to its durability and resistance.
- The textile manufacturer applied a layer of aminoplast to the fabric to make it more resistant to water and wear.
- In the production of certain types of paper, aminoplast is used as a coating to improve strength and durability.
- Researchers have been experimenting with aminoplast as a potential replacement for other synthetic resins in various industrial applications.
- The carpenter used a fast-drying aminoplast adhesive to bond the wooden joints together firmly.