injection molding

noun

: a method of forming articles (as of plastic) by heating the molding material until it can flow and injecting it into a mold
injection-molded adjective

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The factory uses direct-soling injection molding machines from German machinery firm Desma, among other technologies sourced from Europe. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 Used by Graf in 1988 to win the Golden Slam, the injection molding pushed compression molding of graphite by the wayside for the time being. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 For example, creating mold inserts used in the injection molding of plastic end-use parts. Carolyn Schwaar, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 Plans for the plant call for a 65,000-square-foot production facility and a showroom for high-end injection molding. Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for injection molding 

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of injection molding was in 1932

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“Injection molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/injection%20molding. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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