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formeret |
formerly |
formful |
formic |
formic acid |
formica
| formica fusca
| formica rufa
| formica sanguinea
| formicariidae
| formicarius
formica
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun formica has 2 senses
- formica(n = noun.artifact) Array - any of various plastic laminates containing melamine; Array is a kind of plastic laminate
- formica(n = noun.animal) genus formica - type genus of the Formicidae; Array 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.
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