thermoplastic
advancedC1/ˌθɜːr.məˈplæs.tɪk/ · ther-mo-plas-tic
A type of plastic that becomes pliable or moldable at a certain elevated temperature and solidifies upon cooling.
Meanings
A type of plastic that becomes pliable or moldable at a certain elevated temperature and solidifies upon cooling.
ایک قسم کا پلاسٹک جو کسی خاص درجہ حرارت پر نرم یا شکل دینے کے قابل ہوجاتا ہے اور ٹھنڈا کرنے پر سخت ہوجاتا ہے۔
تھرموپلاسٹک
thermoplastic
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- thermoplastic materials
- thermoplastic processes
- applications of thermoplastics
Example Sentences
Thermoplastic materials can be reshaped during recycling processes.
تھرموپلاسٹک مواد کو ری سائیکلنگ کے عمل کے دوران دوبارہ شکل دی جا سکتی ہے۔
thermoplastic mawaad ko recycling ke amal ke doran dobara shakal di ja sakti hai.
Many toys are made from thermoplastic, making them safe for children.
بہت سے کھلونے تھرموپلاسٹک سے بنے ہوتے ہیں، جو بچوں کے لئے محفوظ ہیں۔
bohat se khilone thermoplastic se bane hote hain, jo bachon ke liye mehfooz hain.
Thermoplastics are used in various industries, including automotive and packaging.
تھرموپلاسٹک مختلف صنعتوں میں استعمال ہوتے ہیں، بشمول آٹوموٹو اور پیکیجنگ۔
thermoplastic mukhtalif sanaton mein istemal hote hain, bashumul automotive aur packaging.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'thermo' as in heat and 'plastic' as in flexible, combined they mean heat-flexible.
Imagine molding a piece of plastic with a heat gun.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "thermos (heat) + plasticus (capable of being shaped)" — heat moldable material
First known use: 1900
The term thermoplastic has evolved over time, primarily gaining popularity in the 20th century with the development of synthetic polymers that could be reshaped with heat.