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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There's a thick thermoplastic urethane bumper that offers a nice grip, and a smooth polycarbonate frame.
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Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
These handsome men’s slippers from Deer Stags, on sale for 57 percent off, have TPR (thermoplastic rubber) outsoles that can be worn indoors or outdoors.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
This all-star from Samsonite was Travel + Leisure’s pick as the best overall carry-on suitcase of 2024, praised for its smooth-rolling wheels, durable thermoplastic shell, and spacious capacity.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2024
The shoe outsole is placed onto a robotic arm which rotates while the spray releases a single continuous string of thermoplastic filament.
—Tim Genske, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
These handsome men’s slippers from Deer Stags, on sale for 57 percent off, have TPR (thermoplastic rubber) outsoles that can be worn indoors or outdoors.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
This all-star from Samsonite was Travel + Leisure’s pick as the best overall carry-on suitcase of 2024, praised for its smooth-rolling wheels, durable thermoplastic shell, and spacious capacity.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2024
The shoe outsole is placed onto a robotic arm which rotates while the spray releases a single continuous string of thermoplastic filament.
—Tim Genske, Forbes, 9 Oct. 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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