"arborite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Genericization of trademark Arborite. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} arborite
  1. A heat-resistant laminate material used to veneer countertops. Synonyms: formica Hyponyms: Formica (english: the trademarked brand name material), Arborite (english: the trademarked brand name material)
    Sense id: en-arborite-en-noun-Rq-Zi1oC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "text": "An empty shot glass accompanied a half full vodka bottle on the dull gray arborite counter.",
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          "text": "A sheet of beige arborite was leaning up against the newly finished garage wall.",
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