Melamine
English Meaning
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.
- A white crystalline compound, C3H6N6, used in making melamine resins and for tanning leather.
- A plastic made from such resin.