Definition of plastic

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plastic (n.) a substance composed predominantly of a synthetic organic high polymer capable of being cast or molded; many varieties of plastic are used to produce articles of commerce (after 1900). [MW10 gives origin of word as 1905.

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Phelloplastics :: Phelloplastics (n.) Art of modeling in cork.
Proplastics :: Proplastics (n.) The art of making molds for castings.
Haemoplastic :: Haemoplastic (a.) Same as Haematoplastic.
Embryoplastic :: Embryoplastic (n.) Relating to, or aiding in, the formation of an embryo; as, embryoplastic cells..
Represent :: Represent (v. t.) To portray by pictoral or plastic art; to delineate; as, to represent a landscape in a picture, a horse in bronze, and the like..
Fibrinoplastic :: Fibrinoplastic (a.) Like fibrinoplastin; capable of forming fibrin when brought in contact with fibrinogen.
Plasticity :: Plasticity (n.) Plastic force.
Emplastic :: Emplastic (n.) A medicine causing constipation.
Organoplastic :: Organoplastic (a.) Having the property of producing the tissues or organs of animals and plants; as, the organoplastic cells..
Albolith :: Albolith (n.) A kind of plastic cement, or artificial stone, consisting chiefly of magnesia and silica; -- called also albolite..
Protoplastic :: Protoplastic (a.) First-formed.
Monoplast :: Monoplast (n.) A monoplastic element.
Neoplastic :: Neoplastic (a.) Of or pertaining to neoplasty, or neoplasia..
Modeler :: Modeler (n.) One who models; hence, a worker in plastic art..
Polyplastic :: Polyplastic (a.) Assuming, or having the power of assuming, many forms; as, a polyplastic element which does not preserve its original shape..
Esemplastic :: Esemplastic (a.) Shaped into one; tending to, or formative into, unity..
Pliant :: Pliant (v.) Capable of plying or bending; readily yielding to force or pressure without breaking; flexible; pliable; lithe; limber; plastic; as, a pliant thread; pliant wax. Also used figuratively: Easily influenced for good or evil; tractable; as, a pliant heart..
Hyperplastic :: Hyperplastic (a.) Tending to excess of formative action.
Bioplastic :: Bioplastic (a.) Bioplasmic.
Euplastic :: Euplastic (a.) Having the capacity of becoming organizable in a high degree, as the matter forming the false membranes which sometimes result from acute inflammation in a healthy person..
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