What does "bakelite" mean?

`n.` [化]胶木；人造树胶

How do you pronounce "bakelite"?

The pronunciation is /'beikəlait/. Listen to American and British pronunciations on this page.

`n.` [化]胶木；人造树胶

[US]/'beikəlait/

[UK]/ˈbekəˌlaɪt/

Frequency: Very High

n. synthetic resin made from formaldehyde and phenol; synthetic tree gum

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In 1922, he negotiated a merger between General Bakelite, Remanol and Condensite to form Bakelite Corp.

The presence of inauthentic Bakelite out there led to an early 20th century version of the "Intel In-side" logo.

In 1922, he negotiated a merger between General Bakelite, Remanol and Condensite to form Bakelite Corp.

The presence of inauthentic Bakelite out there led to an early 20th century version of the "Intel In-side" logo.

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