Definition of Melamine

1. Noun. A white crystalline organic base; used mainly in making melamine resins.

Exact synonyms: Cyanuramide
Generic synonyms: Alkali, Base

Definition of Melamine

1. n. A strong nitrogenous base, C3H6N6, produced from several cyanogen compounds, and obtained as a white crystalline substance, -- formerly supposed to be produced by the decomposition of melam. Called also cyanuramide.

Definition of Melamine

1. a chemical compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Melamine

1. A strong nitrogenous base, C3H6N6, produced from several cyanogen compounds, and obtained as a white crystalline substance, formerly supposed to be produced by the decomposition of melam. Synonym: cyanuramide. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Melamine

mela
melaconite
melaena
melaena
melagra
melagra
melagueta pepper
melain
melaleuca
melaleucas
melalgia
melam
melamdim
melamed
melamine (current term)
melamine (current term)
melamines
melamine formaldehyde
melamine resin
melamine resin
Melampodium
Melampodium leucanthum
Melampsora
Melampsoraceae
Melampsora lini
melampyrite
melan-
melanaemia
melanagogue
melancholia

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