thermosetting resin
Definition
Noun: A synthetic polymer material that undergoes a permanent chemical change when heated, becoming rigid and infusible. Once set, it cannot be remelted or reshaped by reheating.
Usage
This term is used to describe a specific class of polymers in materials science, chemistry, and manufacturing. It refers to the final, hardened state of the material or to the uncured material that will become thermoset. * The electrical components are encapsulated in a durable thermosetting resin. * Epoxy is a common type of thermosetting resin.
Examples
- The car's body panels are made from a lightweight thermosetting resin composite.
- Once cured, the thermosetting resin forms a hard, chemical-resistant coating.
- Bakelite was one of the first commercially successful thermosetting resins.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term is often used attributively to describe other nouns related to its properties or applications.
- The process requires a thermosetting resin adhesive.
- They specialize in thermosetting resin molding techniques.
Variants and Related Words
- Thermoset (noun/adjective): A common shortened form or related term for a thermosetting material or its properties.
- Polyurethane can be formulated as either a thermoplastic or a thermoset.
- Thermosetting (adjective): Describing the property of becoming permanently hard when heated.
- It has thermosetting properties.
Synonyms
- Thermoset polymer
- Thermosetting plastic
Antonyms
- Thermoplastic (a polymer that becomes moldable when heated and solidifies upon cooling, a process that is reversible).
Noun
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a material that hardens when heated and cannot be remolded
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