ther|mo|form

ther|mo|form
ther|mo|form «THUR muh frm», noun, verb.
–n.
a process for shaping plastic by the application of heat: »

A fairly new development…is the thermoform process whereby thin plastic film…is moulded into such objects as the subdivided holders in biscuit and chocolate boxes, and lightweight trays for serving meals in aircraft (London Times).

–v.t., v.i.
to shape (plastic substances) into desired forms by the application of heat.

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