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Definition of plastic - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
materialsTECH. synthetic material used for making various objectsTECH.
- The toy is made of plastic.
2.
- He paid for the groceries using his plastic..
3.
- His smile seemed like pure plastic.
Adjective
1.
materialsmade of synthetic material
- She bought a plastic container for her lunch..
2.
flexibleTECH. capable of being shaped or moldedTECH.
- The artist used plastic clay to sculpt a figure..
3.
influenceRare easily influenced or impressionableRare
- Young minds are plastic and absorb new ideas quickly.
4.
- Her smile seemed plastic and unconvincing.
Expressions with plastic
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fake or insincere smile
She greeted him with a plastic smile hiding her true feelings.
bag made of thin plastic used to carry things
She put the apples in a plastic bag.
thin plastic sheet used for wrapping items
She covered the leftovers with plastic film.
thin flexible plastic layer used to cover or protect surfaces
They laid plastic sheeting over the floor before painting the walls.
thin plastic film used to cover food to keep it fresh
She covered the leftover salad with plastic wrap to store in the fridge..
processed cheese known for smooth texture or low quality
Some people call it plastic cheese because of its texture.
raincoat made from thin plastic material for wet weather
She wore a plastic mac during the heavy rain.
undergarment worn over diapers to prevent leaks
The baby wore plastic pants over the diaper.
non-lethal projectile for riot control
The police used plastic bullets to disperse the crowd.
flashy and stylish but lacking depth
Her plastic fantastic outfit was the talk of the party.
credit cards or debit cards used instead of cash
She prefers using plastic money for online purchases..
plastic material shaped in a mould to form parts or products
The toy is made from brightly colored moulded plastic.
light soft material made from plastic filled with many tiny bubbles
The fragile dishes were packed in plastic foam to prevent damage.
imitation food item made from plastic for display or play use
The child arranged the plastic food neatly in her toy kitchen.
plastic material thrown away after use, often collected for recycling
The factory turns waste plastic into new building boards.
doctor who changes appearance or repairs body parts by surgery
The plastic surgeon fixed her nose and repaired her hand.
surgery to repair or reshape body parts
She underwent plastic surgery after the accident.
light spongy man-made material filled with many tiny gas bubbles
The fragile dishes were packed in foam plastic to prevent breaking.
explosive material that is soft and moldable by hand
The engineers used plastic explosive to demolish the old bridge.
visual art involving physical manipulation of materials
Plastic art includes both sculpture and ceramics.
permanent change in shape under external force
The metal exhibited plastic deformation after being stressed beyond its yield point..
plastic with fibrous matter for added strength
The car's body is made of reinforced plastic.
area in ocean with floating plastic waste
The Pacific Ocean has a large plastic soup.
permanent change in shape of a solid after removing the applied force
The metal rod showed plastic strain after being bent too far.
Origin of plastic
Greek, plastikos (fit for molding)
Terms with plastic included in their meaning
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tools
curved piece of metal or plastic for hanging
shopping
wire or plastic container for shopping
finance
piece of plastic used for transactions
fastening
attach something using a small metal or plastic fastener
wallet item
plastic card linked to a credit account
kitchen
deep plastic container for washing or food prep
packaging
small plastic or cardboard container of food or other products
clothing
plastic pants worn over a baby's diaper
kids play
play area filled with small plastic balls
children's play
play area filled with small plastic balls
finance
plastic card for ATM withdrawals and payments
rubbish holder
plastic bag used for holding rubbish
waste
black plastic sack for household waste disposal
container
small, usually metal or plastic lid for sealing a bottle
wine packaging
wine in a plastic bag inside a box, usually inexpensive
food packaging
plastic wrapper for keeping bread fresh
general use
device for sealing plastic bags
packing material
plastic sheet with air bubbles for packaging
access
plastic card used to unlock doors electronically
packaging material
container made from cardboard or plastic
ATM withdrawal
plastic card for withdrawing cash from ATMs
finance
plastic cards used to withdraw money from ATMs
material
metal or plastic loop for curtain rods
protection
removable plastic cover for equipment protection
Examples of plastic in a sentence
They recycle plastic to reduce waste. She handed the cashier her plastic. He lost his plastic during the trip. Her compliments felt like plastic to everyone. The conversation was filled with plastic, lacking genuine interest. He used a plastic spoon for his yogurt.
The toy was made of plastic. The plastic material was easy to bend. Plastic sheets were used to create the model. The plastic nature of the material made it easy to mold. Her plastic personality made her susceptible to peer pressure. His compliments felt plastic and rehearsed. The politician's promises were criticized as plastic.
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- French:plastique, synthétique, ...
- German:Plastik, aus Plastik, ...
- Italian:plastica, plastico, ...
- Spanish:plástico, de plástico, ...
- Portuguese:plástico, sintético, ...
- Chinese:塑料, 塑料的, ...
- Japanese:プラスチック, プラスチック製の, ...
- Arabic:بِلاَسْتِيك, بِلَاسْتِيكِي, ...
- Hebrew:פְּלַסְטִיק, מִפְּלַסְטִיק, ...
- Russian:пластик, пластиковый, ...
- Ukrainian:пластик, пластиковий, ...
- Hindi:प्लास्टिक, प्लास्टिक का, ...
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