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amino plastic

amino plastic

7.4
A hard, water-resistant plastic used as glue or a coating for paper and wood
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : plástico amino
  • Manufacturers often use amino plastic coatings to increase the water resistance of paper products.

Examples

  • The adhesive properties of amino plastic make it suitable for woodworking.

  • Many kitchen countertops are made with amino plastic laminates for durability.

  • The furniture is made with amino plastic.

  • Many manufacturers use amino plastics for coatings.

  • Manufacturers often use amino plastic coatings to increase the water resistance of paper products.

  • Many kitchen countertops are made with amino plastic laminates for durability.

  • The adhesive properties of amino plastic make it suitable for woodworking.

Synonyms

aminoplast
vsamino plastic
  • Specialized
9.9

A hard plastic used as a glue or a coating for paper and cloth

is the two-word general form used instead
amino resin
vsamino plastic
  • Specialized
6.3

A man-made glue-like material used to coat and stick paper or cloth

is the single-word technical alternative to that name

Surface Forms

amino plastic singular
amino plastics plural

Morphology

amino + plastic

The noun phrase is a straightforward adjective–noun composition: 'amino' (pertaining to –NH2) modifies 'plastic', so the phrase denotes a plastic made from amino compounds. Although somewhat technical, the meaning is compositionally transparent and follows common naming patterns for chemical materials, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Amino plastic links amino (small parts found in proteins) and plastic (a hard material made by people). Imagine tiny protein pieces being joined into a tough, glue-like material — that's why the word refers to a strong 'adhesive' or 'coating' used on paper, wood, and cloth.