River giant Viking's second ocean ship, the 930-passenger Viking Sea, debuted in 2016. Here it's shown in Santorini, Greece with its slightly older sister, Viking Star, just days after its unveiling. Viking Cruises.
Bakelite. n. 1. (Elements & Compounds) any one of a class of thermosetting resins used as electric insulators and for making plastic ware, telephone receivers, etc.[C20: named after L. H. Baekeland (1863-1944), Belgian-born US inventor; see-ite 1 ].akelite. n. 1. (Elements & Compounds) any one of a class of thermosetting resins used as electric insulators and for making plastic ware, telephone receivers, etc.
How to test for Bakelite: There are many ways to determine whether your piece is Bakelite: 1  The weight: Bakelite is much heavier than other vintage plastics such as lucite and celluloid. 2  The look: Bakelite pieces are cast, therefore they have no seams. 3  The smell: when hot, Bakelite has a disgusting varnish smell.ow to test for Bakelite: There are many ways to determine whether your piece is Bakelite: 1  The weight: Bakelite is much heavier than other vintage plastics such as lucite and celluloid. 2  The look: Bakelite pieces are cast, therefore they have no seams. 3  The smell: when hot, Bakelite has a disgusting varnish smell.