What Are Thermoplastic? Explain With Example

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Thermoplastics:
There are several plastic materials that can be bent easily while some are difficult to break.
When hot water is added to a plastic bottle, then it gets deformed.
Such plastics that get deformed easily on the application of heat are called thermoplastics.
Examples:
Polyethene
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Nylon
Teflon

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