photopolymer
/ˌfoʊtoʊˈpɑlɪmər/
noun
- A light-sensitive polymer that hardens or changes properties when exposed to light, used in printing, coatings, and 3D printing.
- Printers apply a photopolymer coating to the plate before exposing it to the image.
- Dentists use photopolymer resins to create custom dental molds quickly.
- The 3D printer uses a liquid photopolymer that solidifies under ultraviolet light.