aminoplast
|a-mi-no-plast|
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/əˈmiːnəˌplæst/
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/əˈmiːnəʊˌplæst/
synthetic resin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aminoplast' originates from the combination of 'amino' and 'plast,' where 'amino' refers to the presence of an amine group and 'plast' refers to molding or forming.
Historical Evolution
'Aminoplast' was coined in the 20th century as a term to describe a class of synthetic resins.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any resin formed from amines and aldehydes, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/16 15:51