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Plastics

A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

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noun
  1. 1

    A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

  2. 2

    (metonym) Credit or debit cards used in place of cash to buy goods and services.

  3. 3

    Fakeness, or a person who is fake or arrogant, or believes that they are better than the rest of the population.

  4. 4

    An instance of plastic surgery.

noun
  1. 1

    Plastic surgery, especially as a profession.

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moldable(American spelling) Alternative spelling of mouldable. [Able to be moulded; plastic]
elasticnoun(uncountable) An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
fictile(pottery) Of or relating to earthenware
pliant(figuratively) Easily influenced; tractable.
integrative(sciences) Tending toward or promoting integration.
impressionablenounAn impressionable person.
photodegradableCapable of being chemically broken down as the result of a photochemical reaction
semtexnounA highly malleable general-purpose plastic explosive.
visualnounAny element of something that depends on sight.
creativenoun(countable) A person directly involved in a creative marketing process.
finenounFine champagne; French brandy.
syntheticsnounA synthetic compound.
thermoplasticsnounA plastic with this property.
thermosetsnounA thermosetting polymer: one that is not remeltable.
polyvinylnoun(organic chemistry) Any polymer derived from a vinyl compound.
polymersa peer-reviewed open access scientific journal covering polymer science.
resinsnounA viscous water-insoluble hydrocarbon exudate of certain plants, or such a substance as a component of a plant exudate; used in lacquers, varnishes and many other applications.
nylonnounOriginally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.
polyesternounA material or fabric made from polyester polymer
urethanenoun(informal) Polyurethane.

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