thermosetting

adjective ther·mo·set·ting \-ˌse-tiŋ\

Definition of THERMOSETTING

: capable of becoming permanently rigid when heated or cured <a thermosetting resin> — compare thermoplastic

circa 1931

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adjective ther·mo·set·ting \-ˌset-iŋ\

: capable of becoming permanently rigid when heated or cured <a thermosetting resin>

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