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<keb>熱可塑性樹脂</keb>
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<r_ele>
<reb>ねつかそせいじゅし</reb>
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<sense>
<pos>&n;</pos>
<field>&chem;</field>
<gloss>thermoplastic resin</gloss>
<gloss>thermoplastic</gloss>
</sense>
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<audit time="2022-06-21 06:28:39" stat="A" unap="true">
<upd_uid>Marcus</upd_uid>
<upd_name>Marcus Richert</upd_name>
<upd_email>...address hidden...</upd_email>
<upd_refs>gg5 daijs</upd_refs>
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<audit time="2022-06-21 07:41:33" stat="A">
<upd_uid>jwb</upd_uid>
<upd_name>Jim Breen</upd_name>
<upd_email>...address hidden...</upd_email>
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<audit time="2023-02-15 05:02:12" stat="A" unap="true">
<upd_name>Brian Krznarich</upd_name>
<upd_email>...address hidden...</upd_email>
<upd_detl>See comments on 熱可塑 
http://www.edrdg.org/jmdictdb/cgi-bin/entr.py?svc=jmdict&amp;sid=&amp;q=1467770.1

The current entries in jmdictdb make it look like "熱可塑" is the word for "thermoplastic"[n], and that 熱可塑性樹脂 is some particular special kind of resin related to it.  

Instead, it appears that "thermoplastic resin" and "thermoplastic"(as a noun) are synonyms in English.  Resins are usually liquids, but because a thermoplastic returns to a soft/liquid state when heated, then hardens when cooled, there is no distinction between the plastic and the resin.  "In the wild" in Japanese, it is clear that 熱可塑性樹脂 is vastly more common than 熱可塑 alone, which seems to be in line with it being the actual analogue to plain-old "thermoplastic".

This is a kind of neat derivation... Like "plastic"(adj) meaning "moldable", thermoplastic originates as an adjective "moldable when heated", which is precisely (熱(可塑))性, which would seem to be the reason that in Japanese you need a noun 熱可塑性(樹脂), since it isn't as if  可塑 = プラスチック on its own... is it?

I just searched 可塑 in jmdictdb, and the definition seems to be plastic[n].  Not sure about that....</upd_detl>
<upd_refs>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoplastic
cross references to this entry:
熱可塑性樹脂
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%86%B1%E5%8F%AF%E5%A1%91%E6%80%A7%E6%A8%B9%E8%84%82</upd_refs>
<upd_diff>@@ -12 +12 @@
-&lt;gloss&gt;thermoplastic resin&lt;/gloss&gt;
+&lt;gloss&gt;thermoplastic, thermoplastic resin&lt;/gloss&gt;</upd_diff>
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<audit time="2023-02-15 23:12:20" stat="A">
<upd_uid>jwb</upd_uid>
<upd_name>Jim Breen</upd_name>
<upd_email>...address hidden...</upd_email>
<upd_detl>It's 熱可塑性+樹脂. I think the "resin" is needed.</upd_detl>
<upd_refs>JEs.</upd_refs>
<upd_diff>@@ -12 +12,2 @@
-&lt;gloss&gt;thermoplastic, thermoplastic resin&lt;/gloss&gt;
+&lt;field&gt;&amp;chem;&lt;/field&gt;
+&lt;gloss&gt;thermoplastic resin&lt;/gloss&gt;</upd_diff>
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<audit time="2023-02-16 09:59:46" stat="A" unap="true">
<upd_name>Brian Krznarich</upd_name>
<upd_email>...address hidden...</upd_email>
<upd_detl>While agree that it is harmless  (and perhaps desirable) to translate 熱可塑性樹脂 as "thermoplastic resin" in the J-&gt;E direction, my concern is the E-&gt;J effort to translate the English "thermoplastic"[noun], as used in the Wikipedia headword.  It appears to me that the proper English translation of "thermoplastic"[noun] to Japanese is 熱可塑性樹脂, and I don't see any other candidate Japanese words in this dictionary or anywhere else.

I've included references that define "thermoplastic" as "a thermoplastic resin" and "a synthetic plastic or resin, such as polystyrene, with [the properties of being thermoplastic]"</upd_detl>
<upd_refs>The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
https://ahdictionary.com/word/search.html?q=thermoplastic

ther·mo·plas·tic  (thûr′mə-plăstĭk)
adj.
Becoming soft when heated and hard when cooled.
n.
A thermoplastic resin, such as polystyrene or polyethylene.

Collins English Dictionary
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/thermoplastic
thermoplastic (among other included definitions)
in British English
(ˌθɜːməʊˈplæstɪk IPA Pronunciation Guide)
ADJECTIVE
1. (of a material, esp a synthetic plastic or resin) becoming soft when heated and rehardening on cooling without appreciable change of properties Compare thermosetting
NOUN
2. a synthetic plastic or resin, such as polystyrene, with these properties</upd_refs>
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<audit time="2023-02-17 06:26:30" stat="A" unap="true">
<upd_name>Brian Krznarich</upd_name>
<upd_email>...address hidden...</upd_email>
<upd_detl>With the growing popularity of 3D printing using various plastic filaments, I think the term "thermoplastic" has become ever-so-slightly more mainstream. Granted, acronyms for specific thermoplastics, like ABS and PLA, are infinitely more common.

In industrial scenarios, English-speakers seem perfectly happy to drop the word "resin" from "thermoplastic resin"(or, perhaps more likely, not consider "resin" at all, which may be why the wikipedia article omits the word).

All of this said, it is hard to find 1-to-1 uses of "thermoplastic"[noun] with much of anything in Japanese. 熱可塑性エラストマー(elastomer/TPE) seems somewhat more common in marketing, which is a more-specific category of thermoplastic[resin]. I've seen 熱可塑性のプラスチック and 熱可塑性プラスチック, katakana サーモプラスチック, TPE(e=elastomer), TPR(r=rubber), サーモプラスチック・ガム, サーモプラスチック・ラバー...</upd_detl>
<upd_refs>thermoplastic:
https://www.ei-navi.jp/dictionary/content/thermoplastic/
名: 熱可塑、熱可塑性樹脂
形: 熱可塑性の

熱可塑性樹脂成形 "Thermoplastic Resin Molding" (translation theirs)
https://nakata-electric.co.jp/works/thermoplastic/

Google
Thermoplastic molding: 15 pages, 137 results
Thermoplastic moulding: 11 pages, 104 results
Thermoplastic resin molding: 4 pages (39 results)
Thermoplastic resin moulding: 3 pages (29 results)

=== Interchangeability of "thermoplastic(s)" and "thermoplastic resin", and a list of types of thermoplastic, including "thermoplastic elastomers"
"Major types of plastics and examples of their use"
https://www.richell.co.jp/en/plastic/plastic01/plastic01_2/
Plastics are broadly divided into *****thermoplastic resins*****, which soften when heated and harden when cooled, and thermosetting resins, which harden when heated.
****Thermoplastics**** soften when heated again, but thermosets, once hardened, do not soften when reheated.

=== On TPR (thermoplastic rubber) and TPE (thermoplastic elastomer), both thermoplastics:
"What is the Difference Between TPR &amp; TPE?"
https://www.zhilico.com/msg/msg24.html
TPE and TPR rubber and plastic materials are both categorized as thermoplastics...

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Below example cases where I think thermoplastic = "thermoplastic resin" = 熱可塑性樹脂

Stephens Plastic Mouldings Ltd
https://twitter.com/StephensPlastic/status/1623044172709089280
HDPE (High Density #Polyethylene) is a low-cost #thermoplastic with a linear structure and little or minimal branching. It is an ideal material for a variety of applications.

NOTE: (Definition of HDPE as a resin)
http://www.premierplasticresins.com/hdpe.html
HDPE Polyethylene is a common thermoplastic resin typically used for injection molding applications. 

Key Considerations when 3D Printing with Thermoplastics
https://www.stratasys.com/en/stratasysdirect/resources/articles/3d-printing-thermoplastics-key-considerations

3D Printing Plastics: A comprehensive guide
https://www.3dnatives.com/en/plastics-used-3d-printing110420174
ABS filament is the most commonly used 3D printing plastics. It is used in the bodywork of cars, appliances, and mobile phone cases. It is ***a thermoplastic*** which contains a base of elastomers based on polybutadiene, making it more flexible, and resistant to shocks. 


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing_filament
The process of transforming 3D printing filament into a 3D model:
The filament is fed into the FDM 3D printer.
****The thermoplastic**** is heated past their glass transition temperature inside the hotend.
The filament is extruded and deposited by an extrusion head onto a build platform where it cools.
The process is continuous, building up layers to create the model.

Working With Thermoplastic
https://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=6933
With the release of D-Day: British comes the first of our Thermoplastic figures, the British Airborne. 
Since Thermoplastic is a relatively new technology, and as working with it is slightly different to any of our other plastic figures, it’s worth taking you through a few primers on how Thermoplastic behaves and how you can get the most out of our new figures.

https://www.iqsdirectory.com/articles/plastic-injection-molding/thermoplastic-molding.html
Thermoplastic molding is a manufacturing process that works to create fully functional parts by injecting plastic resin into a pre-made mold. Thermoplastic polymers are more widely used than thermosetting polymers in injection molding. The main reason is that thermoplastics can be repeatedly softened by heating and solidified by cooling, making them highly recyclable materials. Materials left over from a previous molding process cycle are re-grinded and added back to the injection chamber along with virgin pellets.

Definition of Thermoplastic Molding
https://www.rydtooling.com/thermoplastic-molding-an-overview/
Thermoplastic injection molding is a production method that uses plastic resin to insert into a pre-made mold to generate completely functional parts...

Here are some search results for Bridgestone + "thermoplastic"
* In addition, the spoke structure within the tyre is made from reusable thermoplastic resin
* Recently at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas — use a recycled thermoplastic "web" as their ...
* The combination of two spokes,... enables the thermoplastic spokes to flex effectively without twisting.
* Bridgestone designs and manufactures a wide range of rubber, thermoplastic, spiral and braided hose for hydraulic, automotive, air-conditioning and industrial applications
* According to Bridgestone, the thermoplastic resins the spokes and rubbers are comprised of “help realize more efficient use of resources.”.
* Bridgestone's design uses thermoplastic ribs, which it says are easier to recycle than the thermoset rubber used in more conventional tyres.
* Similar to Michelin's tweels, Bridgestone has cooked up some air-free concept tires that use a tough but flexible thermoplastic structure...</upd_refs>
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<audit time="2023-02-17 06:52:56" stat="A">
<upd_uid>jwb</upd_uid>
<upd_name>Jim Breen</upd_name>
<upd_email>...address hidden...</upd_email>
<upd_detl>I don't mind having that a second gloss.</upd_detl>
<upd_diff>@@ -13,0 +14 @@
+&lt;gloss&gt;thermoplastic&lt;/gloss&gt;</upd_diff>
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