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Thermoplastic polymers are linear or slightly branched long chain molecules capable of repeatedly softening on heating and hardening on cooling. Examples include polyethylene, polystyrene, and polyvinyls.

Thermosetting polymers are cross-linked or heavily branched molecules, which on heating undergo extensive cross-linking in moulds and again become infusible. These cannot be reused. Examples include bakelite and urea-formaldehyde resins.

Therefore, bakelite is a thermosetting polymer and not a thermoplastic polymer.

Answer: Bakelite