thermoform

American  

[thur-muh-fawrm] / ˈθɜr məˌfɔrm /

verb (used with object)

1. to shape (especially plastic) by the use of heat and pressure.

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Other Word Forms

• thermoformable adjective

Etymology

Origin of thermoform

First recorded in 1955–60; thermo- + form

Example Sentences

Once printed, we place the masters and the Brailon sheets on a thermoform Machine, which heats up the sheets and creates a vacuum that forms the final tactile graphics.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2024

The facility is great news for plastic companies based in the U.S., where industry publications say PET thermoform recycling has remained "a struggle."

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2023

But rather than building out PET thermoform recycling infrastructure stateside, The Recycling Partnership's grant is being used to help Direct Pack build a new PET recycling facility in Mexicali, set to begin operating this spring.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2023

Another bill focuses on thermoform plastics — containers that have been molded into shape by heat.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2022

Common thermoform plastic items include clamshell containers for food, plastic trays — such as the ones that hold baked chicken — cups and lids.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2022