A thermosetting plastic is a polymer that is irreversibly hardened by heat. Thermosetting plastics are also known as thermosets, thermosetting polymers, or thermosetting resins. The starting material for a thermoset is a liquid or soft solid. Heat provides energy for covalent bond formation, cross-linking the polymer subunits and curing ... More @Wikipedia
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