Thermoplastic (Noun)
Meaning
A material that softens when heated and hardens again when cooled.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The engineer specified a thermoplastic for the injection molding process because of its ability to be melted and reformed multiple times.
- The company developed a new thermoplastic material that could withstand high temperatures without losing its shape.
- The 3D printer used a thermoplastic filament that melted and solidified quickly, allowing for rapid prototyping.
- The thermoplastic coating on the wire made it flexible and resistant to abrasion.
- The manufacturer chose a thermoplastic resin for the production of plastic containers because it was easy to mold and recycle.