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thermoset

thermoset

9.4
A material that becomes hard and cannot be melted again when heated
  • adjective
  • /ˈθɜrməˌsɛt/
  • Specialized
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  • The engineer chose a thermoset material for the project because it hardens permanently after curing.

Examples

  • And here I'm taking strips of Belgian linen frayed at the ends and using a thermoset adhesive film to bond them to the canvas.

  • Many automotive parts are made from thermoset plastics, which are known for their durability and heat resistance.

  • Thermoset, thermoset and thermoset are very difficult to process, difficult to recycle.

  • This thermoset adhesive is ideal for creating strong bonds that won't break down with heat.

Synonyms

thermosetting
vsthermoset
  • Specialized
9.1

Become permanently hard when heated and cannot be melted again

has identical meaning but is a different grammatical form

Antonyms

thermoplastic
  • Specialized
1 6.9

Can become soft when heated and hard when cooled

Surface Forms

thermoset positive

Morphology

thermoset = set (semi-transparent) = thermo + set

The word is built transparently from 'thermo-' plus 'set', but it is a specialized technical term for materials hardened by heat.

Etymology

Thermoset comes from the part thermo- meaning 'heat' and the simple English word set meaning 'to make fixed'. So a thermoset material is one that becomes permanently fixed or hardened by heat and cannot be melted again.