thermoform


ther·mo·form

verb \ˈthər-mə-ˌfrm\

Definition of THERMOFORM

transitive verb
: to give a final shape to (as a plastic) with the aid of heat and usually pressure
ther·mo·form·able \-ˌfr-mə-bəl\ adjective

First Known Use of THERMOFORM

1956

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