thermoplastic
/ˌθɜrməˈplæstɪk/
adjective
- Describing a material that becomes soft and moldable when heated and hardens when cooled, without changing its chemical structure.
- Thermoplastic materials are widely used in packaging and automotive parts.
- Engineers prefer thermoplastic polymers for injection molding because they flow easily when heated.
- The handle of the tool is made from a thermoplastic that won't crack in cold weather.
noun
- A plastic material that becomes soft when heated and hard when cooled, and can be repeatedly reshaped.
- Recycling thermoplastics is easier than recycling other types of plastic because they can be remelted.
- Thermoplastics like polyethylene are used to make plastic bags and bottles.
- The 3D printer uses a thermoplastic filament that melts and solidifies as it prints.
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