thermoplastic
adjective
ther·mo·plas·tic
ˌthər-mə-ˈpla-stik 
: capable of softening or fusing when heated and of hardening again when cooled
thermoplastic synthetic resins
compare thermosetting
thermoplastic
noun
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The shoe outsole is placed onto a robotic arm which rotates while the spray releases a single continuous string of thermoplastic filament.
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Tim Genske, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The body is made with a comfortable cotton and elastane material while the leakproof layer has three layers of 100% polyester, including one that has a thermoplastic polyurethane coating.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Allure, 29 Sep. 2024
Flexible thermoplastic rubber outsoles provide traction and grip on rainy days, while the breathable footbed keeps feet cool and comfortable.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024
The shoes are printed using a durable thermoplastic material, which is more resilient than traditional foams and rubbers, extending the lifespan of each pair.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 6 Sep. 2024
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Tim Genske, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The body is made with a comfortable cotton and elastane material while the leakproof layer has three layers of 100% polyester, including one that has a thermoplastic polyurethane coating.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Allure, 29 Sep. 2024
Flexible thermoplastic rubber outsoles provide traction and grip on rainy days, while the breathable footbed keeps feet cool and comfortable.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2024
The shoes are printed using a durable thermoplastic material, which is more resilient than traditional foams and rubbers, extending the lifespan of each pair.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Thermoplastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thermoplastic. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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thermoplastic
adjective
ther·mo·plas·tic
ˌthər-mə-ˈplas-tik
: capable of softening or melting when heated and of hardening again when cooled
thermoplastic synthetic fibers
Medical Definition
thermoplastic
1 of 2 adjective
ther·mo·plas·tic
ˌthər-mə-ˈplas-tik
: capable of softening or fusing when heated and of hardening again when cooled
thermoplastic synthetic resins
thermoplastic
2 of 2 noun
: a thermoplastic material
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