Definitions for Plastic
ˈplæs tɪkplas·tic

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. plasticnoun

   generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives

2. credit card, charge card, charge plate, plasticadjective

   a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered

   "do you take plastic?"

3. fictile, moldable, plasticadjective

   capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)

   "plastic substances such as wax or clay"

4. plastic, pliantadjective

   capable of being influenced or formed

   "the plastic minds of children"; "a pliant nature"

5. formative, shaping, plasticadjective

   forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

   "a formative influence"; "a formative experience"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. plasticnoun

   A sculptor, moulder.

2. plasticnoun

   Any solid but malleable substance.

3. plasticnoun

   A synthetic, thermoplastic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer.

4. plasticnoun

   Any similar synthetic material, not necessarily thermoplastic.

5. plasticnoun

   credit or debit cards used in place of cash to buy goods and services.

6. plasticnoun

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

7. plasticadjective

   Capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant.

8. plasticadjective

   Producing tissue.

9. plasticadjective

   Creative, formative.

10. plasticadjective

    Capable of adapting to varying conditions; characterized by environmental adaptability.

11. plasticadjective

    Of or pertaining to the inelastic, non-brittle, deformation of a material.

12. plasticadjective

    Made of plastic.

13. plasticadjective

    Inferior or not the real thing; ersatz.

14. plasticadjective

    Fake, snobbish. Usually refers to a person.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Plastic

   Plastics are a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials that use polymers as a main ingredient. Their plasticity makes it possible for plastics to be moulded, extruded or pressed into solid objects of various shapes. This adaptability, plus a wide range of other properties, such as being lightweight, durable, flexible, and inexpensive to produce, has led to its widespread use. Plastics typically are made through human industrial systems. Most modern plastics are derived from fossil fuel-based chemicals like natural gas or petroleum; however, recent industrial methods use variants made from renewable materials, such as corn or cotton derivatives.9.2 billion tonnes of plastic are estimated to have been made between 1950 and 2017. More than half this plastic has been produced since 2004. In 2020, 400 million tonnes of plastic were produced. If global trends on plastic demand continue, it is estimated that by 2050 annual global plastic production will reach over 1,100 million tonnes. The success and dominance of plastics starting in the early 20th century has caused widespread environmental problems, due to their slow decomposition rate in natural ecosystems. Most plastic produced has not been reused, either being captured in landfills or persisting in the environment as plastic pollution. Plastic pollution can be found in all the world's major water bodies, for example, creating garbage patches in all of the world's oceans and contaminating terrestrial ecosystems. Of all the plastic discarded so far, some 14% has been incinerated and less than 10% has been recycled.In developed economies, about a third of plastic is used in packaging and roughly the same in buildings in applications such as piping, plumbing or vinyl siding. Other uses include automobiles (up to 20% plastic), furniture, and toys. In the developing world, the applications of plastic may differ; 42% of India's consumption is used in packaging. In the medical field, polymer implants and other medical devices are derived at least partially from plastic. Worldwide, about 50 kg of plastic is produced annually per person, with production doubling every ten years. The world's first fully synthetic plastic was Bakelite, invented in New York in 1907, by Leo Baekeland, who coined the term "plastics". Dozens of different types of plastics are produced today, such as polyethylene, which is widely used in product packaging, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), used in construction and pipes because of its strength and durability. Many chemists have contributed to the materials science of plastics, including Nobel laureate Hermann Staudinger, who has been called "the father of polymer chemistry" and Herman Mark, known as "the father of polymer physics".

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. plastic

   Plastic is a synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon, etc., that can be molded into various shapes and forms while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form. It is lightweight, durable, and resistant to moisture, chemicals, and UV light, making it useful in a wide variety of applications. In a broader sense, the term "plastic" can also refer to something that can easily be shaped or molded.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Plasticadjective

   having the power to give form or fashion to a mass of matter; as, the plastic hand of the Creator

2. Plasticadjective

   capable of being molded, formed, or modeled, as clay or plaster; -- used also figuratively; as, the plastic mind of a child

3. Plasticadjective

   pertaining or appropriate to, or characteristic of, molding or modeling; produced by, or appearing as if produced by, molding or modeling; -- said of sculpture and the kindred arts, in distinction from painting and the graphic arts

4. plasticnoun

   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]

5. Etymology: [L. plasticus, Gr. , fr. to form, mold: cf. F. plastique.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Plastic

   A plastic material is any of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids that are moldable. Plastics are typically organic polymers of high molecular mass, but they often contain other substances. They are usually synthetic, most commonly derived from petrochemicals, but many are partially natural.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Plastic

   plas′tik, adj. having power to give form to: capable of being moulded: of or pertaining to moulding.—ns. Plastic′ity, state or quality of being plastic; Plastilī′na, a modelling clay which remains soft and plastic for a considerable time; Plastog′raphy, imitation of handwriting. [Gr. plastikos—plassein, to mould.]

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Plastic' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2622

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Plastic' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2086

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Plastic' in Nouns Frequency: #1013

How to pronounce Plastic?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Plastic in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Plastic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Plastic in a Sentence

1. Emilio Braghi:

   Consumers want more sustainable beverage packaging options, which is having a direct and positive impact on aluminium demand as aluminium cans provide a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic bottles, some of the world's biggest beverage brands have recently announced they will address the plastic waste challenge by introducing new aluminium packaging for water.

2. Emily Mirowski:

   We give them a small amount of fluids everyday to get them hydrated, then we hope they'll pass the plastic naturally. The important thing is getting them hydrated to get their appetite back.

3. Graham Forbes:

   If they truly want to solve the plastic and climate crisis, Coca-Cola must focus on reducing plastic by doubling its reuse and refill packaging target to 50 % by 2030.

4. Eri Sato:

   It was the first time I realized how plastic waste pollutes the oceans and beaches all over the world. I think there's no escaping the plastic waste.

5. Amy Brooks:

   Plastic waste was once a fairly profitable business for China, because they could use or resell the recycled plastic waste, but a lot of the plastic China received in recent years was poor quality, and it became difficult to turn a profit. China is also producing more plastic waste domestically, so it doesn’t have to rely on other nations for waste.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Plastic
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Plastic
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Plastic
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Plastic
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Plastic