thermoplastic resin

/ˌˈθʌrmoʊˌplæstɪk ˌrɛzən/

Definitions of thermoplastic resin

1. noun

   a material that softens when heated and hardens again when cooled
   synonyms: thermoplastic

   types:

   saran

   any of various thermoplastic resins used to make things

   celluloid

   highly flammable substance made from cellulose nitrate and camphor; used in e.g. motion-picture and X-ray film; its use has decreased with the development of nonflammable thermoplastics

   type of:

   plastic

   generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives