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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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Etymology

Origin of thermoform

First recorded in 1955–60; thermo- + form

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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

Environmental groups have also raised concerns that PET thermoform recycling could divert millions of gallons of water from residential use in Mexicali, which was declared to be in a state of emergency drought last summer.

From Salon Apr. 3, 2023

The California trade groups that represent growers of apples, strawberries and blueberries were not happy with the thermoform bill.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2022

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

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2022

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