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thermoforming

verb

Meaning

  1. To use a method of shaping, especially for thermoplastics, while hot
  2. Manufacturing process where a plastic sheet is heated to a pliable forming temperature, formed to a specific shape in a mold and trimmed to create a usable product.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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