remoldable
ree-MOHL-duh-buhl
Definition
Capable of being softened and reshaped into new forms, typically through the application of heat, moisture, or specific processing techniques.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 're-' (again) plus 'mold,' which traces back to the Latin 'modulus' (a small measure or mold). It combines these roots to describe an object that can be formed or shaped again.
In the news
The researcher is exploring whether the wood-based foam can be treated and reshaped for different cooler cavities, which would simplify manufacturing and improve product reuse. This ability to be remolded is a key research objective for making the material more practical for industry adoption.
A graduate student in Maine turned wood into a foam that keeps a cooler almost as cold as plastic does, and the part that still fails is not the temperature
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