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thermosetting

/ˌθɜːrmoʊˌsɛtɪŋ/ /ˌθɜːrməsɛtɪŋ/

Meanings
adjective
Becoming permanently hard or solidifying when heated; used especially of synthetic plastics such as Bakelite.

Examples :

"The handle of the old pot was made of a thermosetting plastic, so even after years of use, it never melted or softened on the stove. "
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Illustration melted

melted verb

/ˈmɛltɪd/

To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.

"I melted butter to make a cake."

Illustration becoming

becoming verb

/bɪˈkʊmɪŋɡ/ /bəˈkʌmɪŋ/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The family is becoming more organized now that they have a new calendar. "

Illustration bakelite

bakelite noun

/ˈbeɪkəlaɪt/

A heat-resisting chemically inert phenol formaldehyde resin (an early thermosetting plastic).

"The old radio's case was made of bakelite, a material known for its strength and resistance to heat. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration handle

handle noun

/ˈhæn.dl/

The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.

"The coffee mug's handle is smooth and comfortable to hold. "

Illustration plastics

plastics noun

/ˈplæstɪks/

A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

"Many toys are made of plastics because they are durable and easy to mold. "

Illustration softened

softened verb

/ˈsɑfənd/ /ˈsɒfənd/ /ˈsɔfənd/

To make something soft or softer.

"Soften the butter before beating in the sugar."

Illustration solidifying

solidifying verb

/səˈlɪdɪfaɪɪŋ/ /sɒˈlɪdɪfaɪɪŋ/

To make solid; convert into a solid body.

"The cooling chocolate was solidifying, turning from liquid to a hard candy. "

Illustration permanently

permanently adverb

/ˈpɜːmənəntli/ /ˈpɝmənəntli/

In a permanent manner; lastingly.

"The spilled coffee permanently stained the white carpet. "

Illustration plastic

plastic noun

/ˈplæstɪk/

A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

"My new water bottle is made of plastic. "

Illustration heated

heated verb

/ˈhiːtɪd/

To cause an increase in temperature of (an object or space); to cause to become hot (often with "up").

"The oven was heated up to 350 degrees for the roast. "

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synthetic noun

/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/

A synthetic compound.

"The scientist studied the properties of the synthetic fiber. "