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 University of Edinburgh Like its American predecessor, the Scottish robot is printed entirely out of soft, flexible thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
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Ben Coxworth
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
Unlike other Lululemon belt bags that are typically made from nylon, this option is crafted with a thermoplastic polyurethane material that is water resistant and can easily be cleaned.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Hydrogen on board First flights utilized a Type 4 compressed gas hydrogen tank, featuring a thermoplastic liner wrapped in carbon fiber.
—David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Those components are nestled inside the thermoplastic temples and sandwiched between layers of nylon for non-RX plano lenses or MR-7 1.67 material for prescription lenses, so the Aura should be able to handle most bumps and drops.
—PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
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Ben Coxworth
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
Unlike other Lululemon belt bags that are typically made from nylon, this option is crafted with a thermoplastic polyurethane material that is water resistant and can easily be cleaned.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Hydrogen on board First flights utilized a Type 4 compressed gas hydrogen tank, featuring a thermoplastic liner wrapped in carbon fiber.
—David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Those components are nestled inside the thermoplastic temples and sandwiched between layers of nylon for non-RX plano lenses or MR-7 1.67 material for prescription lenses, so the Aura should be able to handle most bumps and drops.
—PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Thermoplastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thermoplastic. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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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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