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Plastination

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plastificationnounAct or process of plastifying.
plasticizationnounThe process of making something more plastic
aquaplastnounA thermoplastic material that is used for making splints to hold broken bones in place
plastifiernounA chemical compound added to a polymer in order to produce a softer plastic material.
antiplasticizationnounThe reduction if the plasticity of a polymer by the use of additives
chemopreservationnounA technique for preserving the body of an organism by means of a chemical fixative.
plastisolnounA liquid dispersion of plastic or resin that may be converted to a solid by heating
diaphanizationnoun(biology) A technique in which a biological specimen is treated to make the skin and tissue diaphanous (i.e. transparent) whilst retaining body shape and staining the skeleton; tissue clearing
hydroplasticThat softens and becomes mouldable on contact with (hot) water
thermoplasticizationnounThe process, or the result of thermoplasticizing
diaphonizationnounAlternative form of diaphanization. [(biology) A technique in which a biological specimen is treated to make the skin and tissue diaphanous (i.e. transparent) whilst retaining body shape and staining the skeleton; tissue clearing]
plasmolytenounSomething which has been or is plasmolysed, as in the term for temporary or permanent water loss in the vacuole of a plant cell.
cryomoldnounA shallow plastic contained used for freezing tissue samples
petrificationnounTurning to stone: the process of replacement of the organic residues of plants (and animals) with insoluble salts, with the original shape and topography being retained.
promessionnounThe disposal of human remains by freeze-drying.
petrifactionnounPetrification.
plastic deformationnounA permanent change in the shape or size of an object without breaking it or putting it under excessive stress
plasticisernounAlternative spelling of plasticizer. [Any of various substances added to a material (such as plastic or concrete) in order to make it more pliable.]
superplasticizationnounThe use of a superplasticizer.
embalming fluidnoun(medicine) A solution of various chemicals used to preserve cadavers prior to burial or cremation.

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  • theplastination

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  • plastination.

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