amino resin: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Technical (chemistry, materials science, engineering)
Quick answer
What does “amino resin” mean?
A synthetic resin made by condensing amines with aldehydes.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A synthetic resin made by condensing amines with aldehydes.
A class of thermosetting plastics used primarily in adhesives, coatings, and laminates, prized for their hardness, durability, and chemical resistance.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. Spelling conventions are identical.
Connotations
Neutral technical term in both regions.
Frequency
Equally low-frequency, highly technical term in both UK and US contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “amino resin” in a Sentence
The [material] was bonded using an amino resin.The process involves the condensation of [amine] with [aldehyde] to form an amino resin.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “amino resin” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The amino-resin coating proved remarkably resilient.
American English
- The amino resin coating proved remarkably resilient.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
In procurement or specification documents for industrial adhesives, coatings, or composite materials.
Academic
In polymer chemistry, materials science, and chemical engineering research papers and textbooks.
Everyday
Virtually never used in everyday conversation.
Technical
Standard term in technical data sheets, material safety sheets (MSDS), and manufacturing processes for wood products, textiles, and paper.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “amino resin”
Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “amino resin”
- Confusing 'amino resin' with 'epoxy resin' or 'polyester resin'—different chemical families. Incorrectly using it as a countable noun (e.g., 'two amino resins') when referring to a class of materials.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, they are different classes of synthetic resins. Amino resins are formed from amines and aldehydes (like urea and formaldehyde), while epoxies are based on epoxide groups.
They are extensively used in wood adhesives for plywood and particleboard, as coatings for paper and textiles, and in decorative laminates (like Formica).
Once fully cured, they are generally inert. However, during manufacture and curing, they can release formaldehyde, which requires proper ventilation and handling controls.
Both are amino resins. Urea-formaldehyde is cheaper but less water-resistant. Melamine-formaldehyde is more expensive, offers superior hardness, heat resistance, and water resistance, and is often used for tableware and high-pressure laminates.
A synthetic resin made by condensing amines with aldehydes.
Amino resin: in British English it is pronounced /əˌmiːnəʊ ˈrɛzɪn/, and in American English it is pronounced /əˌminoʊ ˈrɛzɪn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: AMINO (as in the amine chemical group) + RESIN (a sticky substance that hardens). It's a hardened plastic made from amines.
Conceptual Metaphor
A chemical 'glue' or 'armour' created by linking small amine molecules into a large, rigid network.
Practice
Quiz
Amino resins are a type of: