phenoplast
/ˈfinəˌplæst/
noun
- A type of synthetic plastic made from phenol and formaldehyde, used in electrical insulators, kitchenware, and adhesives.
- Phenoplast is often used to make heat-resistant handles for pots and pans.
- The old telephone was made of a dark, hard phenoplast material.
- Many early electrical switches were made from phenoplast because it does not conduct electricity.