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amino resin

amino resin

6.3
A man-made glue-like material used to coat and stick paper or cloth
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : resina amino
  • The manufacturer chose an amino resin for its strong adhesive properties in the furniture assembly.

Examples

  • Paper treated with amino resin becomes more resistant to moisture and wear.

  • Many decorative laminates are coated with an amino resin to enhance their durability and appearance.

  • The amino resin is used in many adhesives.

  • Many manufacturers prefer amino resins for their durability.

  • Many decorative laminates are coated with an amino resin to enhance their durability and appearance.

  • Paper treated with amino resin becomes more resistant to moisture and wear.

  • The manufacturer chose an amino resin for its strong adhesive properties in furniture assembly.

Synonyms

resin
vsamino resin
  • Specialized
26 4.4

A thick sticky substance from plants or made by people for glue and plastic

is a specific synthetic adhesive made from amino compounds
amino plastic
vsamino resin
  • Specialized
7.4

A hard, water-resistant plastic used as glue or a coating for paper and wood

is the same material but called with a different common name
aminoplast
vsamino resin
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is the same material but usually written as two words

Surface Forms

amino resin singular
amino resins plural

Morphology

amino + resin

The compound 'amino resin' is transparently built from 'amino' (pertaining to –NH2 groups) + 'resin' (a sticky substance), so its meaning—a resin derived from amino compounds—is directly predictable from the constituents. Although technical, this noun–noun composition follows regular compounding patterns common across languages, so a learner who knows both words would understand the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Amino resin is named for what it is: amino refers to small chemical parts that contain nitrogen, and resin is a sticky material like 'glue'. Together they make a strong sticky material used as a glue and in coatings, so the name shows why it is used to stick and protect paper, textiles, and furniture.