[beyk-land; Flem. bah-kuh-lahnt] 
| Le⋅o Hen⋅drik [lee-oh hen-drik; Flem. ley-oh hen-drik] , 1863–1944, U.S. chemist, born in Belgium: developed Bakelite. |
| Baeke·land (bāk'lānd') Belgian-born American chemist who developed the first plastic to harden permanently after heating. |
| Baekeland (bāk'lānd') Pronunciation Key
Belgian-born American chemist who in 1907 developed Bakelite, the first plastic to harden permanently after heating. Originally used as an insulator, his invention proved to be a versatile and inexpensive material for manufacturing products such as telephones, cameras, and furniture. |
kəˌlɑnt