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Found 1 definition: formica.

Pos: Noun

[WORDNET DICTIONARY]

Noun formica has 2 senses

1. formica(n = noun.artifact) - any of various plastic laminates containing melamine;
is a kind of plastic laminate

2. formica(n = noun.animal) genus formica - type genus of the Formicidae;
is a kind of arthropod genus
is a member of family formicidae, formicidae

[CIDE DICTIONARY]

formica, prop. n. [L., an ant.].

A Linnæan genus of hymenopterous insects, including the common ants. See Ant. [1913 Webster]

formica, prop. n. [a trademark.].

A thermosetting plastic material composed of melamine resin, having good heat and chemical resistance, and commonly used as the surface layer in laminated sheets employed as coverings for counter tops, walls, or furniture. [PJC]

[OXFORD DICTIONARY]

formica, n. propr. a hard durable plastic laminate used for working surfaces, cupboard doors, etc.

Etymology:
20th c.: orig. uncert.