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ther·mo·plas·tic
 thermoplastic
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- pronunciation:
- thur
mo
plae
stihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition: |
softening and becoming pliable when heated, but returning to its original state and properties when cooled, as certain plastics and resins.
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noun |
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a resin or plastic that softens when heated and hardens when cooled, such as polystyrene.
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| derivation: |
thermoplasticity (n.) |
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