열을 가하면 부드러워지고 식히면 다시 굳어지는 성질을 가진.
Relating to a material that becomes pliable or moldable above a specific temperature and solidifies upon cooling, a process that can be repeated.
예문:
"The thermoplastic coating protects the metal from corrosion while remaining flexible."
"Thermoplastic polymers are widely used in the automotive industry for interior parts."
열을 가해 녹여서 모양을 바꾼 뒤 다시 굳힐 수 있는 합성 수지.
A plastic material or polymer that can be repeatedly softened by heating and hardened by cooling without undergoing chemical change.
예문:
"PVC is a versatile thermoplastic used in everything from pipes to medical devices."
"The recycling plant sorts different types of thermoplastic to be processed into pellets."