NYT Dictionary
MELAMINE
/ˈmɛl.ə.min/NounMEL-a-minemel-a-mine · 3 syllablesGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A strong aromatic heterocyclic base, triaminotriazine, used in combination with formaldehyde to manufacture melamine resins; any such resin, such as Formica
Etymology
Origin: German
Ultimately from German Melamin.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2025.