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bakelite

bakelitenoun

bakelites

Translations

The radio was made of bakelite.

Радио было сделано из бакелита.

Definitions

A type of early plastic, developed in the early 20th century, known for its heat-resistant and electrically non-conductive properties, often used in electrical insulators and early consumer products.

The vintage radio was made from Bakelite, giving it a distinct, glossy appearance.

An article or object manufactured from Bakelite plastic.

She collects bakelites such as vintage bracelets and radios.

Synonyms

phenol-formaldehyde resin

phenolic resin

thermosetting plastic

early plastic

synthetic resin

molded plastic

bakeliteadjective

Definitions

Made of, or relating to, Bakelite plastic.

He restored a Bakelite telephone from the 1940s.

bakeliteproper noun

Definitions

A proprietary name for the first fully synthetic plastic developed by Leo Baekeland in 1909.

Bakelite was patented by Leo Baekeland and revolutionised the plastics industry.