What does thermoplast mean?

Answer 1

A thermoplastic polymer is a special material that becomes softer when heated to a certain temperature, and thus able to mold into specific shapes. When it falls below that temperature again it hardens. Teflon, nylon, and acrylic are examples of thermoplastic polymers.

Answer 2

A thermoplast is a polymer (plastic) material that softens and melts upon heating. On molecular level a thermoplast looks much like a plate of spaghetti: the spaghetti strands represent the molecule chains. Because there are no connections between the molecule chains, the material can easily be deformed, especially when heated. (You can observe this when you pour a too hot liquid into a plastic cup, the kind that comes out of coffee machines: it will turn back into the flat piece of plastic that it was made out of).

Most plastics that you come across in daily life are thermoplasts: PE (polyethylene), PP (polypropylene), PVC (polyvinylchloride).

Answer 3

Thermoplast refers to a type of polymer that can be softened through heat and molded into different shapes. It can be reheated and reshaped multiple times without undergoing chemical degradation, making it a versatile material for manufacturing products. Examples of thermoplastics include polyethylene, polypropylene, and polycarbonate.

Answer 4

A plastic which will soften when heated and harden when cooled.