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bakelite|ˈbeɪkəlaɪt|
Also Bakelite.
[ad. G. bakelit (Chem. Zentralblatt, 1909, 1478), f. the name of L. H. Baekeland (1863–1944) its inventor + -ite1.]
A proprietary term for a condensation product of phenol or other phenolic bodies and formaldehyde used as a plastic and for insulating purposes. Also attrib.
1909L. H. Baekeland in Jrnl. Ind. & Engin. Chem. I. 149/2 (title) The Synthesis, Constitution, and Uses of Bakelite. 1913Jrnl. Soc. Chem. Ind. 16 June 563/2 Bakelite varnish has been suggested for use as an antiseptic in hospitals. 1921Thorpe Dict. Applied Chem. I. 501/1 There are..bakelite plants in Germany, France and England, and several factories where bakelite goods, such as buttons, are manufactured under licence. 1962Which? Aug. 249/2 Bakelite Ltd now produce many different plastics, more than one of which is called Bakelite. 1964N. G. Clark Mod. Org. Chem. xvii. 363 A further example of thermo⁓setting polymers is provided by the Bakelite-type resins, from formaldehyde and phenol. |