solvent molding meaning

• [Architecture]
  

  The process of forming thermoplastic articles by dipping a mold into a solution of the resin and then drawing off the solvent, leaving a layer of plastic film adhering to the mold.

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  [Engineering]
  A process to form thermoplastic articles by dipping a mold into a solution or dispersion of the resin and drawing off (evaporating) the solvent to leave a plastic film adhering to the mold.

• "solvent molding" meaning in Chinese: 溶剂成型
• "solvent molding" meaning in Japanese: solvent molding ソルベント成形[基礎]; 溶液成形[化学]