thermoplastic materials can be remelted and cooled time after time without undergoing any appreciable chemical change. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The term thermoplastic means simply a plastic that when heated softens and hardens again when cooled. From Wordnik.com. [TOMMY DYKES LEAD LAMP | Inhabitat] Reference
Moulding compounds with synthetic material (thermoplastic). From Wordnik.com. [1. Technical requirements for Asbestos substitutes] Reference
At first I thought the thermoplastic was an embedded LED pattern. From Wordnik.com. [Rosa Barba Prize 1: Nicolai Kulturcenter] Reference
I did put the thermoplastic conservatives at the top of the bucket!. From Wordnik.com. [Farmers smiling in the rain.] Reference
Another important criterion are the thermoplastic properties of bitumen. From Wordnik.com. [1. Technical requirements for Asbestos substitutes] Reference
Who knew a loop of polyethylene thermoplastic could be so life altering?. From Wordnik.com. [Hooping.org | Blog | Anchorage Gets Hoopaphoric] Reference
This roofing sheet is also made of a modified thermoplastic polyethylene. From Wordnik.com. [1. Technical requirements for Asbestos substitutes] Reference
Polyurethane, a thermoplastic polymer, was both inexpensive and malleable. From Wordnik.com. [The Autoimmune Epidemic] Reference
· Probably the only thermoplastic mineral binder used for building is sulphur. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 4] Reference
All plastics materials can be classified as either thermoplastic or thermosetting. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 4] Reference
Adidas's shoe plate is made of a thermoplastic that looks like metal but is lighter. From Wordnik.com. [Olympic Kicks] Reference
Some adhesives are thermoplastic and retain their properties when reheated and cooled. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 4] Reference
The breasts were real, the face was put together out of a thousand thermoplastic things. From Wordnik.com. [Underworld] Reference
A method of joining thermoplastic footwear components by the application or generation of heat. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 9] Reference
Shavings of Hytrel, a high tech thermoplastic elastomer, are typically discarded during the machining process. From Wordnik.com. [SUSTAINABLE STYLE SUNDAY: Green Jewelry | Inhabitat] Reference
Our exclusive thermoplastic webbing system creates authentic looking webs faster than any other system available. From Wordnik.com. [Boing Boing: July 15, 2001 - July 21, 2001 Archives] Reference
If I might use some chemical/scientific terms, there are thermoset Conservatives and thermoplastic Conservatives. From Wordnik.com. [Farmers smiling in the rain.] Reference
Polyvinyl Chloride, a thermoplastic compound which has outstanding resistance to water, alcohols, acids and alkalis. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 9] Reference
I would rather be sitting above a dunking tank full of white hot thermoplastic while any one of my ex-girlfriends pitches. From Wordnik.com. [CONTEST : the unofficial BambiCare “I’ll never get that hour back” contest - E_Pluribus_Unum’s blog - RedState] Reference
This approach is unsuitable when thermoplastic heel stiffeners and toe puffs requiring activation by heat before lasting are used. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 5] Reference
He designed custom fixtures so he could injection-mold thermoplastic rubber parts — much lighter than the PackBot's aluminum components. From Wordnik.com. [Who Stole the Plans for iRobot's Battle Bots?] Reference
The primary idea was to have RepRap make a mould in thermoplastic and use it to cast a thermoset part that would go up to high temperature. From Wordnik.com. [The Speculist: Exponential Fab] Reference
Apart from the stage, perhaps the site's other signature element is the graphic pattern, rendered on the ground out of white thermoplastic. From Wordnik.com. [Rosa Barba Prize 1: Nicolai Kulturcenter] Reference
Bitumens are generally dark black, oily, fluorescent thermoplastic substances, which are highly viscous to almost solid at normal temperatures. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 4] Reference
Tubs, trays and cups are made by heating sheets of thermoplastic material and then shaping the soft sheet into a mould by means of vacuum or pressure. From Wordnik.com. [3 Packaging materials] Reference
Two increasingly popular mats marketed as eco-friendly are the synthetic plastics "PER," or polymer environmental resin, and "TPE," thermoplastic elastomers. From Wordnik.com. [Want an eco-friendly yoga mat? Here's what you need to know] Reference
Dow sold its thermoplastic polyurethane business to Lubrizol. From Wordnik.com. [Purchasing - Top Stories] Reference
(LSR), Kiki (assembly, leakage testing) and Sabic (Ultem thermoplastic). From Wordnik.com. [Manufacturingtalk - manufacturing industry news] Reference
Fiberforge has patented technology using recyclable thermoplastic resins. From Wordnik.com. [D Mag - News] Reference
Durapipe UK is a leading manufacturer of high performance, thermoplastic pipework systems. From Wordnik.com. [edie.net - Latest News] Reference
It is suitable for processing thermoplastic and liquid silicone (LSR) integrated in a complex production cell. From Wordnik.com. [Manufacturingtalk - manufacturing industry news] Reference
Marshall believes his customers would be interested in the thermoplastic caskets if they were available at "a reasonable rate.". From Wordnik.com. [Click on Detroit - ClickOnDetroit.com News] Reference
A thermoplastic elastomer possessing both MMA's transparency and weather resistance as well as BA's elasticity and adhesive qualities. From Wordnik.com. [The Earth Times Online Newspaper] Reference
Two Michigan companies are looking to offer an alternative to metal and wooden caskets by introducing ones made of thermoplastic plastic. From Wordnik.com. [Maryland Daily Record] Reference
The thermoplastic is injected from the rear of the machine, while the LSR is injected in the conventional manner through the fixed platen. From Wordnik.com. [Manufacturingtalk - manufacturing industry news] Reference
The SMT housing material consists of UL 94 V0-rated high-temperature-resistant thermoplastic for reflow processing on automated equipment. From Wordnik.com. [Electronicstalk - electronics industry news] Reference
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