Formica /(fôr*mī"kȧ)/

For·mi·ca

Formica

prop. n.
  1. A Linnæan genus of hymenopterous insects, including the common ants. See Ant. (Zool.)

Formica

prop. n.
  1. 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.