bakelite

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Noun bakelite has 1 sense

Bakelite - a thermosetting plastic used as electric insulators and for making plastic ware and telephone receivers etc.
--₁ is a kind of plastic

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Bakelite

Description

Bakelite is a type of synthetic plastic that was widely used in the early 20th century. It is known for its durability, heat resistance, and electrical insulating properties. Bakelite was commonly used in the manufacturing of electrical insulation, radios, telephones, and various household items.

Sample Sentences

I found a vintage Bakelite radio at the flea market.
Her grandmother's Bakelite jewelry collection is highly valuable.
The old telephone had a Bakelite casing.
The artist used Bakelite as a medium for her sculptures.
Bakelite buttons were popular in the 1930s fashion industry.

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