Heat-seal refers to a process that employs heat and pressure to secure two or more materials together. The process is commonly used in the packaging industry to seal plastic bags and pouches. The word heat-seal has several synonyms, including heat welding, thermo-seal, heat fusing, and hot-bar welding. Each of these terms refers to the same process of bonding two or more materials together using heat. The use of these synonyms depends on the context and the industry within which the process is being employed. The critical factor is to ensure that the materials being bonded are suitable for the heat-seal process.