cyanuramide

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A white solid chemical used to make melamine plastic for hard dishes

noun
/ˌsaɪəˈnjʊərəˌmaɪd/

Specialized

: cianuramina

Cyanuramide is commonly used as a starting material in the production of durable melamine dinnerware.

Examples

Many manufacturers use cyanuramide to produce melamine resins.
The researcher measured the solubility of cyanuramide in various organic solvents.
During the reaction, cyanuramide was converted into its corresponding resin form.
The chemical formula for cyanuramide is C3H6N6O3.
Cyanuramide is an important ingredient in the creation of high-quality melamine resins used for kitchenware.
Engineers often rely on cyanuramide when developing new formulations for durable plastics.
In the lab, scientists studied the properties of cyanuramide to enhance its efficacy in resin production.

Surface Forms

cyanuramide singular

cyanuramides plural

Etymology

Cyanuramide combines two parts: cyanur-, the same root in cyanuric acid linked to 'cyan' or 'blue', and -amide, a common chemical ending meaning 'made from ammonia' or 'contains nitrogen'. So, cyanuramide is a nitrogen-containing chemical used as a starting material to make melamine resins.