thermoplastic

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ther·mo·plas·tic /ˌθɜːməʊˈplæstɪk◂ $ ˌθɜːrmə-/ noun [countable, uncountable] technicalHCP a plastic that is soft and bendable when heated but hard when cold 热塑性塑料〔加热时柔软可弯曲但冷却后坚硬的塑料〕

ther·mo·plas·tic nounChineseSyllable

thermoplastic
ther‧mo‧plas‧tic /ˌθɜːməʊˈplæstɪk◂ $ ˌθɜːrmə-/

noun [uncountable and countable]
technical a plastic that is soft and bendable when heated but hard when cold

thermo·plas·tic

BrE

/ˌθɜːməʊˈplæstɪk/

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NAmE

/ˌθɜːrmoʊˈplæstɪk/

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noun

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a plastic material that can be easily shaped and bent when it is heated, and that becomes hard when it is cooled 热塑（性）塑料