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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Those components are nestled inside the thermoplastic temples and sandwiched between layers of nylon for non-RX plano lenses or MR-7 1.67 material for prescription lenses, so the Aura should be able to handle most bumps and drops.
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PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Adding to its innovation, the 'Monaco' integrates honeycomb thermoplastic heel technology, providing convenience by allowing natural motion without stiffness or rigidity, rubbing away material in other shoemakers usually.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The bumper is made of thermoplastic elastomer and is slightly raised (though not enough to adequately protect the screen).
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2025
But this one from Thule is excellent, with a thermoplastic polyurethane divider between its two compartments that prevents dirt, moisture, and odor from transferring from one side to the other.
—Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2025
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PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Adding to its innovation, the 'Monaco' integrates honeycomb thermoplastic heel technology, providing convenience by allowing natural motion without stiffness or rigidity, rubbing away material in other shoemakers usually.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The bumper is made of thermoplastic elastomer and is slightly raised (though not enough to adequately protect the screen).
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2025
But this one from Thule is excellent, with a thermoplastic polyurethane divider between its two compartments that prevents dirt, moisture, and odor from transferring from one side to the other.
—Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Thermoplastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thermoplastic. Accessed 30 Apr. 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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