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What is Formica worktop laminate made of?

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Formica is made from a variety of high-pressure laminated plastic sheets of synthetic resin.

It is used as a heat-resistant and chemical-resistant surface on tables and counters.

The trademark Formica sometimes occurs in print in attributive uses: "The restaurant was dimly lit, with plain Formica tables and cushioned booths" (Chicago Tribune).

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