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thermosetting

/ˌθɜːməʊˈsɛtɪŋ/

/ˌθɜrmoʊˈsɛtɪŋ/

Translations

thermosettingnoun

/ˈθɜː.məʊˌsɛt.ɪŋ/

/ˈθɜr.moʊˌsɛt.ɪŋ/

Used as an uncountable noun meaning the curing process of thermosetting materials

thermosettingadjective

more thermosetting

Comp.

most thermosetting

Super.

/ˌθɜːməʊˈsɛtɪŋ/

/ˌθɜrmoʊˈsɛtɪŋ/

The thermosetting plastic becomes hard and rigid when heated.

Термореактивный пластик становится твердым и жестким при нагревании.

Synonyms

thermosetverb

thermosetting

Gerund

thermoset

Past Simple

thermoset

Past Participle

thermosetting

Gerund

/ˈθɜː.məʊ.set/

/ˈθɜr.moʊ.set/

Technical usage meaning to subject a polymer to heat/chemical treatment so it becomes a thermoset.

thermosettingnoun

The process by which a thermosetting polymer or resin is cured so that it becomes permanently hard and infusible.

During thermosetting, the resin molecules cross-link to form a rigid three-dimensional network.

thermosettingadjective

Describing a material, especially a synthetic resin, that becomes permanently hard and rigid when heated or cured.

The thermosetting plastic used in the manufacturing process ensures that the components are durable and heat-resistant.

thermosetverb

To subject (a polymer or composite) to heat or chemical treatment so that it becomes permanently hard and rigid.

The resin is thermoset at 150 °C to achieve maximum strength.