Plastique: meaning, definitions and examples

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plastique

 

[ plษ‘หsหˆtiหk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

material science

Plastique is a type of plastic explosive that is commonly used in military and demolition applications. It is known for its moldability and ability to be shaped into various forms, making it highly versatile. Due to its stable nature, plastique can be stored safely until needed. The most widely recognized form of plastique is C-4, which contains a specific chemical composition that allows for controlled detonation. The use of plastique has raised safety and regulatory concerns due to its potential for misuse.

Synonyms

C-4, explosive, high explosive, plastic explosive

Examples of usage

  • The demolition crew used plastique to bring down the old building.
  • Law enforcement discovered a cache of plastique explosives during the raid.
  • Military personnel are trained in the safe handling of plastique.
  • Plastique can be easily concealed due to its form.
  • The engineer recommended plastique for the construction project.

Translations

Translations of the word "plastique" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plรกstico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเคพเคธเฅเคŸเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Plastik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ plastik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐัั‚ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plastik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒฉใ‚นใƒใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plastique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plรกstico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท plastik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋ผ์Šคํ‹ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ุงุณุชูŠูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plastik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plastik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅก‘ๆ–™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plastika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปะฐัั‚ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plastik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plรกstico

Etymology

The term 'plastique' comes from the French word for plastic, which is derived from the Greek word 'plastikos' meaning 'able to be molded or shaped.' The use of plastique as an explosive became prominent in the 20th century, particularly during World War II when advancements in chemical engineering allowed for the development of safer and more effective explosives. The formulation for what is now known as C-4 was developed in the 1960s, combining a plastic binder with RDX, a powerful explosive. Plastique's properties allow it to be shaped and molded for various applications, which has made it a preferred choice for military and demolition operations. Despite its usefulness, the accessibility of such explosives has also generated discussions about regulation and safety in various countries.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,633, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.