Phenolic Plastic (Noun)
Meaning
A plastic consisting of phenolic resins.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Phenolic plastic was used to make early plastic products such as electrical components and handles for cookware.
- The durability and heat resistance of phenolic plastic made it an ideal material for the production of military equipment during World War II.
- The manufacturing process of phenolic plastic involves the combination of phenol and formaldehyde under heat and pressure.
- Phenolic plastic is often used in the production of automotive components due to its excellent thermal stability and mechanical strength.
- In the 1930s, phenolic plastic was used to create the first synthetic plastic that could be molded and formed into various shapes and designs.