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10 Definitions of: plastic
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- noun, any one of a large number of synthetic usually organic materials that have a polymeric structure and can be moulded when soft and then set, esp such a material in a finished state containing plasticizer, stabilizer, filler, pigments, etc Plastics are classified as thermosetting (such as Bakelite) or thermoplastic (such as PVC) and are used in the manufacture of many articles and in coatings, artificial fibres, etc. Compare resin
- noun, short for plastic money
- adjective, made of plastic
- adjective, easily influenced; impressionable
- adjective, capable of being moulded or formed
- adjective, fine arts a) of or relating to moulding or modelling b) produced or apparently produced by moulding
- adjective, having the power to form or influence
- adjective, biology of or relating to any formative process; able to change, develop, or grow
- adjective, of or relating to plastic surgery
- adjective, slang superficially attractive yet unoriginal or artificial
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