English dictionary
melamine
/'m/E/l/@/,m/i/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins
Synonyms cyanuramideSource: WordNet 3.0
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A strong nitrogenous base, C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>6</sub>N<sub>6</sub>, produced from several cyanogen compounds, and obtained as a white crystalline substance, -- formerly supposed to be produced by the decomposition of <i>melam</i>. Called also <i>cyanuramide</i>.
Source: webster1913