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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Inside, a thermoplastic lining shrugs off moisture, mud, and mystery goo with wipe-clean ease.
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 13 June 2025
The invisible aligners are made from flexible thermoplastic material called SmartTrack, which is specifically designed to comfortably fit the mouth, control tooth movements and straighten teeth.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
The thermoplastic polymer can allegedly plug into existing synthetic fiber manufacturing facilities and is 100 percent recyclable and biodegradable upon end-of-life.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 May 2025
The University of Edinburgh Like its American predecessor, the Scottish robot is printed entirely out of soft, flexible thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
—Ben Coxworth
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 13 June 2025
The invisible aligners are made from flexible thermoplastic material called SmartTrack, which is specifically designed to comfortably fit the mouth, control tooth movements and straighten teeth.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
The thermoplastic polymer can allegedly plug into existing synthetic fiber manufacturing facilities and is 100 percent recyclable and biodegradable upon end-of-life.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 14 May 2025
The University of Edinburgh Like its American predecessor, the Scottish robot is printed entirely out of soft, flexible thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
—Ben Coxworth
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
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“Thermoplastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thermoplastic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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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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