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 shoes are printed using a durable thermoplastic material, which is more resilient than traditional foams and rubbers, extending the lifespan of each pair.
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Fairchild Studio, WWD, 6 Sep. 2024
The outsole is placed onto a robotic arm which rotates the shoe while the spray releases a single continuous string of thermoplastic filament.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 July 2024
The science behind lane markings The North Carolina Department of Transportation usually marks lanes with thermoplastic paint.
—Luke Fountain, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2024
The Details: Sizes: Crib, Twin, Twin XL, Full, Full XL, Queen, King, California King
Materials: Organic cotton and thermoplastic polyurethane.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
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Fairchild Studio, WWD, 6 Sep. 2024
The outsole is placed onto a robotic arm which rotates the shoe while the spray releases a single continuous string of thermoplastic filament.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 July 2024
The science behind lane markings The North Carolina Department of Transportation usually marks lanes with thermoplastic paint.
—Luke Fountain, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2024
The Details: Sizes: Crib, Twin, Twin XL, Full, Full XL, Queen, King, California King
Materials: Organic cotton and thermoplastic polyurethane.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 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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