Vocabulary Entry

thermosetting

|adjective

adjective

Describing a type of polymer that becomes permanently hard and rigid when subjected to heat or pressure.

Example Sentences

"Thermosetting plastics are used in a variety of applications due to their durability."

"The thermosetting resin was applied to the mold to create a strong bond."

"Unlike thermoplastics, thermosetting materials cannot be remolded after curing."