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thermoplasticA polymer material that turns to liquid when heated and becomes solid when cooled. There are more than 40 types of thermoplastics, including acrylic, polypropylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene. Dating back to the mid-1800s, celluloid was the first thermoplastic, which remained popular until the mid-1900s. See thermoset. thermoplastic 1. (of a material, esp a synthetic plastic or resin) becoming soft when heated and rehardening on cooling without appreciable change of properties 2. a synthetic plastic or resin, such as polystyrene, with these properties How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Key statement: A thermoplastic elastomer composition is highly flexible while maintaining vibration damping properties, and has improved permanent compression set. is working on extrusion of a lignin-based thermoplastic made from a byproduct of paper production. What: FlexTrough 2530 thermoplastic sleeve for wiring assemblies |
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