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formica

/fɔrˈmaɪkə/

Meanings
noun
A heat-resistant laminate material used to veneer countertops.

Examples :

"The kitchen countertop was covered in formica, making it easy to wipe up spills. "
material building

Related Words

Illustration laminate

laminate noun

/ˈlæmɪneɪt/

Material formed of thin sheets glued together.

"The kitchen countertop is made of a durable laminate that is easy to clean. "

Illustration countertop

countertop noun

/ˈkaʊntərtɑp/ /ˈkaʊntərtɔp/

The top surface of a counter, for preparation of food etc.

"I wiped the spilled milk off the countertop after breakfast. "

Illustration kitchen

kitchen noun

/ˈkɪt͡ʃən/

A room or area for preparing food.

"My mom spends most of the morning in the kitchen, preparing breakfast for the family. "

Illustration resistant

resistant noun

/rɪˈzɪstənt/ /rəˈzɪstənt/

A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

"The student was a strong resistant, leading the group in their peaceful protest against the unfair school rules. "

Illustration making

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration countertops

countertops noun

/ˈkaʊntərˌtɑps/ /ˈkaʊntərˌtɒps/

The top surface of a counter, for preparation of food etc.

"She wiped the countertops clean after making sandwiches. "

Illustration spills

spills noun

/spɪlz/

A mess of something that has been dropped.

"The kitchen floor was covered in spills after I dropped the bowl of cereal. "

Illustration used

used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

Illustration veneer

veneer noun

/vəˈniə(ɹ)/ [vɨˈniə̆ɹ]

A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.

"The old desk had a veneer of cherry wood to make it look more expensive. "

Illustration covered

covered verb

/ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

Illustration heat

heat noun

/hit/

Thermal energy.

"This furnace puts out 5000 BTUs of heat.   That engine is really throwing off some heat.   Removal of heat from the liquid caused it to turn into a solid."