What is another word for thermosetting compositions?
Pronunciation: [θˈɜːmə͡ʊsətɪŋ kˌɒmpəzˈɪʃənz] (IPA) 
Thermosetting compositions are commonly used in industries for the manufacturing of various products, such as coatings, adhesives, and composites. These compositions are special polymeric materials that can solidify when they're heated and become hard and rigid. They have many synonyms, such as thermoset plastics, thermosetting resins, and cured composites. These synonyms describe the same types of materials that undergo a chemical reaction during the heating process, which creates covalent bonds and permanent crosslinks. Other synonyms of thermosetting compositions include cross-linked polymers, hardeners, curing agents, and epoxy resins. All of these terms refer to the same materials used in various industries around the world.
