acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
/ˌækrɪloʊˈnaɪtrɪl ˌbjuːtəˈdaɪiːn ˈstaɪriːn/
noun
- A strong, lightweight plastic (often called ABS) used in products like LEGO bricks, car parts, and electronic housings.
- The dashboard of many cars is molded from acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene plastic.
- Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene is popular for 3D printing because it is tough and easy to shape.
- Most LEGO bricks are made from acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, which makes them durable.
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