Definition of "thermoplastics" [thermoplastics]

• Plural form of thermoplastic. (noun)

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• "So-called thermoplastics, in contrast, are softer and can be remelted easily."
• "Founder and director Chrissy Crawford will feature sculptures created by MakerBot, a 3-D printer that "draws" or builds with extruded thermoplastics, which turn from liquid to solid."
• "Includes discussion of natural polymers from tropical trees and the vulcanization of rubber, semi-synthetics (such as celluloid), thermosetting plastics (such as Bakelite), amino plastics (such as melamine), thermoplastics, and high-tech plastics."