thermoform
8.2
A plastic container made by heating and shaping a sheet in a mold
- noun
- /ˈθɜrmoʊfɔrm/
- Specialized
:
termoformado
- Many electronics are packaged in a plastic thermoform to protect them during shipping.
Examples
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The sandwiches were neatly arranged in a clear thermoform for easy display.
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After opening the thermoform, she placed the fruit on a plate for serving.
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The thermoform was made from recycled materials.
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Can you pass me that thermoform?
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The package arrived safely because it was made from sturdy thermoform material.
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We used a thermoform container to keep our food fresh during the picnic.
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The bakery chose to use thermoform for their desserts to ensure they looked appealing.
Surface Forms
thermoform singular
thermoforms plural
Etymology
Thermoform for the product comes from thermo- ('heat') and form ('shape'), so a thermoform is a plastic piece that was 'heat-shaped' from a flat sheet. This name shows it was made by heating and shaping plastic.
