urea-formaldehyde resin

noun

: a thermosetting synthetic resin made by condensing urea with formaldehyde and used especially in wood-bonding adhesives, colored molded articles, and for finishes (as of textiles, paper, and metals)

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“Urea-formaldehyde resin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urea-formaldehyde%20resin. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.

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