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Blow molding

Scope note

Forming process whereby a hollow unit is formed and then forced, by internal pneumatic pressure, against a surrounding mold shaped to form a bottle or other container. Usually used with reference to glass and plastics.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300054067

Broader Terms used

molding

Term used for

mold-blowing
molding, blow

Equivalent Terms used

blow-molded

Created

13yrs ago

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