Thermosetting Resin (Noun)
Meaning
A material that hardens when heated and cannot be remolded.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Thermosetting resin is used in the production of car parts because of its high heat resistance and durability.
- The epoxy thermosetting resin used in aerospace applications must undergo rigorous testing for its mechanical properties.
- Bakelite, a well-known thermosetting resin, was the first commercially produced plastic.
- A thermosetting resin mold is usually created by a casting process, as the material cannot be melted or remolded.
- The use of thermosetting resin in cookware manufacturing provides excellent heat distribution and insulation properties.