TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2016-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
DEF

Any of a group of tough, rigid thermoplastics deriving their name from the three letters of the monomers which produce them: Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene.

CONT

Most contemporary ABS resins are true graft polymers consisting of an elastomeric polybutadiene or rubber phase, grafted with styrene and acrylonitrile monomers for compatibility, dispersed in a rigid styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) matrix.

Key term(s)
  • A.B.S. resin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
DEF

Résine thermoplastique résistant bien aux températures élevées ou basses, utilisé, entre autres, comme isolant.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: