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synthetic resin

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synthetic resin - a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics

acrylate resin, acrylic resin, acrylic - a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives

polyethylene, polythene - a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation

allyl resin - a resin derived from allyl alcohol that hardens when cured; used as an adhesive

resin, rosin - any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules

urea-formaldehyde resin - a clear thermosetting resin made from urea and formaldehyde and used in electrical fittings, adhesives, and finishes

alkyd, alkyd resin - a durable synthetic resin widely used in adhesives and paints

phenolic, phenolic resin, phenoplast - a thermosetting resin

epoxy, epoxy glue, epoxy resin - a thermosetting resin; used chiefly in strong adhesives and coatings and laminates

melamine resin - a thermosetting resin formed from melamine and an aldehyde; used in molded products, adhesives, and coatings

polyester - any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant

polymer - a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers

polyvinyl resin, vinyl polymer, vinyl resin - a thermoplastic derived by polymerization from compounds containing the vinyl group

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Sturdily built from a synthetic resin weave that is hand woven over a strong but light aluminium frame, it is weatherproof and virtually maintenance free.

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Patent 9,132,582 (September 15,2015), "Apparatus and Method for Manufacturing Transparent Synthetic Resin Vessel with Integrated Handle," Sung Kyu Park (Gyeonsangnam-do, South Korea).

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But the industry saw a big shrinkage in production value in the fourth quarter of last year, during which the poorest performers included the petroleum and chemical material, synthetic resin, and plastics manufacturing sectors.

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The guide includes a table for selecting suitable PPE to be worn whilst undertaking various activities, with particular reference to the specific type of synthetic resin flooring material being applied or preparation activity being undertaken.

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Each of the first and second surface layers comprises a mixture layer of first and second hydrophobic fibers made of thermoplastic synthetic resin as main constituent and first and second hydrophilic fibers.

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It employs a synthetic resin cage with a patented curvature that cradles each ball and separates it from the next one.

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Synthetic Resin 1201 is a formaldehyde-free, hydroxy-containing polyol resin, 50% solids in ethyl acetate, with a high softening point.

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THK (Schaumburg, IL) Caged Technology employs a synthetic resin cage with a patented curvature that cradles each ball and separates it from the next one.