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plastica synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded into shape

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded into shape

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈplæstɪk/

Korean meaning: 중합체로 만든 인조 물질로 형태를 만들 수 있는 것

Korean pronunciation: 플래스-틱 (강세: 플래스)

Example Sentences

  • My mom's plastic smile when she sees my report card is scarier than her angry face.
  • Scientists are developing biodegradable plastic to reduce environmental damage.
  • The plastic surgeon made my nose so perfect that even I don't recognize myself.

plastic

NOUN

//ˈplæstɪk//

a synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded into shape

plastic concept
💡 Concept

Worker molds liquid polymer into plastic bottles on factory line

plastic rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

This elastic plastic is truly fantastic!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈplæstɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈplæstɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rootplast
Suffix--ic

Origin

From French 'plastique' and Latin 'plasticus', derived from Greek 'plastikos' meaning 'capable of being molded or shaped', from 'plassein' meaning 'to mold or form'.

🎵Rhyme

fantasticelasticdrastic
fantastic
elastic
drastic

🔗Collocations

plastic bag
plastic surgery
plastic bottle
plastic waste
plastic pollution
plastic container
plastic wrap

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom's plastic smile when she sees my report card is scarier than her angry face.

Scientists are developing biodegradable plastic to reduce environmental damage.

😄 Fun example

The plastic surgeon made my nose so perfect that even I don't recognize myself.

Many countries are banning single-use plastic products.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

syntheticartificialpolymerfakemanufactured

Antonyms

naturalorganicgenuine

Related

recyclepollutionenvironmentcontainermaterial

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