plastic (Meaning)
plastic (n)
generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives
a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered
plastic (s)
capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
capable of being influenced or formed
forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning
plastic (a.)
Having the power to give form or fashion to a mass of matter; as, the plastic hand of the Creator.
Capable of being molded, formed, or modeled, as clay or plaster; -- used also figuratively; as, the plastic mind of a child.
Pertaining or appropriate to, or characteristic of, molding or modeling; produced by, or appearing as if produced by, molding or modeling; -- said of sculpture and the kindred arts, in distinction from painting and the graphic arts.
plastic (n.)
a substance composed predominantly of a synthetic organic high polymer capable of being cast or molded; many varieties of are used to produce articles of commerce (after 1900). [MW10 gives origin of word as 1905]
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plastic Sentence Examples
- The durability of plastic has made it a ubiquitous material in our daily lives.
- Plastic bags are a major environmental hazard due to their slow decomposition rate.
- Plastic surgery can reshape or enhance facial features for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes.
- Plastic pollution in oceans threatens marine life and ecosystems.
- The invention of plastic has revolutionized industries such as packaging and manufacturing.
- Plastic cards, such as credit cards and IDs, provide convenience and security.
- Plastic bottles are often reused or recycled to conserve resources and reduce waste.
- Plastic toys are popular among children due to their bright colors and durability.
- Plastic wrap is used to preserve food and prevent spoilage.
- Plastic tubing is essential in various applications, including plumbing and construction.
FAQs About the word plastic
generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings
adaptable, malleable, moldable, shapeable, flexible,waxy, shapable, ductile, pliable, resilient
rigid, stiff, stiff, rigid, intractable, intractable,inflexible, inflexible,
The durability of plastic has made it a ubiquitous material in our daily lives.
Plastic bags are a major environmental hazard due to their slow decomposition rate.
Plastic surgery can reshape or enhance facial features for cosmetic or reconstructive purposes.
Plastic pollution in oceans threatens marine life and ecosystems.
