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

having the property of softening or fusing when heated and of hardening and becoming rigid again when cooled

any of various thermoplastic resins used to make things

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

a group of thermoplastic polymers that is easily worked, molded, and thermoformed.

an engineering thermoplastic used in precision parts requiring high stiffness, low friction and excellent dimensional stability.