thermoplastic

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(t̸hʉr′mə plas′tik)

adjective

becoming or remaining soft and moldable when subjected to heat: said of certain plastics

noun

a thermoplastic substance

See thermoplastic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Becoming soft when heated and hard when cooled.
noun
A thermoplastic resin, such as polystyrene or polyethylene.

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  • therˌmo·plas·ticˈi·ty (-plă-stĭsˈĭ-tē) noun

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