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thermoplastic

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/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

nountechnical

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

Synonyms

plasticpolymersynthetic resinپلاسٹکپالیمرنقلی ریزین

Antonyms

thermosetting plasticتھرموسیٹنگ پلاسٹک

Common Collocations

  • 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.

Easily Confused With

thermosetting:Thermosetting plastics harden permanently after being shaped, while thermoplastics can be reshaped multiple times.

Word Family

thermoplasticity
nounتھرموپلاسٹیسٹی

See Also

💡 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.