adj, noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A plastic with this property. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   a material that softens when heated and hardens again when cooled wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Softening when heated and hardening when cooled, and thus able to be moulded, remelted, and remoulded. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   having the property of softening or fusing when heated and of hardening and becoming rigid again when cooled wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

fusedlaminatemeltedplasticpolymersynthetic

Antonyms

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thermosetting

Example

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"The chassis of the ‘Genesis’ — by German engineering firm EDAG — is printed in one piece out of thermoplastic."

Etymology

From thermo- + plastic.

Related phrases

thermoplastic polyurethanethermoplastic resin

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