Thermoset (Adjective)
Meaning
Having the property of becoming permanently hard and rigid when heated or cured; "the phenol resins and plastics were the original synthetic thermosetting materials".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The epoxy resin used in the manufacturing process is a thermoset material that hardens when exposed to heat.
- Thermoset plastics are often used in high-temperature applications due to their ability to maintain their shape and structure.
- The company specializes in producing thermoset composites for the aerospace industry.
- The researcher studied the properties of thermoset polymers and their potential applications in various fields.
- The thermoset coating on the metal surface provides excellent resistance to corrosion and wear.