Plastic: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฅค
plastic
[ หplรฆs.tษชk ]
material
A synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon, etc. It can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form. Plastic is used for a wide variety of applications, including packaging, building materials, toys, and many household products.
Synonyms
polymer, resin, synthetic material
Examples of usage
- Many food items are packaged in plastic containers.
- The chairs in the waiting room were made of plastic.
- She refused to buy products with excessive plastic packaging.
- The plastic industry is constantly developing new materials and technologies.
- Plastic pollution is a major environmental concern.
superficial
Superficial and artificial, lacking depth or real character. Used to describe things that are not genuine or authentic.
Synonyms
artificial, insincere, superficial
Examples of usage
- Her smile was plastic, hiding her true emotions.
- The politician's apology seemed plastic and insincere.
- Don't be fooled by his plastic charm; he's not a sincere person.
Translations
Translations of the word "plastic" in other languages:
๐ต๐น plรกstico
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฒเคพเคธเฅเคเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช Plastik
๐ฎ๐ฉ plastik
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปะฐััะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ plastik
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉในใใใฏ
๐ซ๐ท plastique
๐ช๐ธ plรกstico
๐น๐ท plastik
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ผ์คํฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุงุณุชูู
๐จ๐ฟ plast
๐ธ๐ฐ plast
๐จ๐ณ ๅกๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ plastika
๐ฎ๐ธ plast
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะปะฐััะธะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ plastik
๐ฒ๐ฝ plรกstico
Word origin
The word 'plastic' comes from the Greek word 'plastikos', meaning 'capable of being shaped or molded'. The modern sense of the word referring to synthetic materials dates back to the early 20th century. Plastics have revolutionized many industries but have also raised environmental concerns due to their durability and impact on ecosystems.