Plastic

/ˈplæstɪk/ · noun

Meaning

A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting..

Definitions by Sense

1. A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.
2. (colloquial, metonymic) Credit or debit cards used in place of cash to buy goods and services.
3. (figurative, slang) Insincerity; fakeness; a person who is fake or arrogant, or believes that they are better than the rest of the population; a narcissistic, affected person.
4. (slang, countable) An instance of plastic surgery.
5. (obsolete) A sculptor, moulder.
6. (archaic) Any solid but malleable substance.
7. (slang) Synonym of Plastic Paddy.
8. Capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant.

Example Sentences

Plastics are energy-rich substances, which is why many of them burn so readily. Any organism that could unlock and use that energy would do well in the Anthropocene. Terrestrial bacteria and fungi which can manage this trick are already familiar to experts in the field. Dr Mincer and Dr Amaral-Zettler found evidence of them on their marine plastic, too.

Reducing plastic waste is a crucial problem for today’s environment, and whether it’s recyclable and biodegradable phone cases or sustainable fashion, there are plenty of eco-friendly products that can help you reduce your footprint.

These endocrine disruptors are everywhere: plastics, shampoos, cosmetics, cushions, pesticides, canned foods and A.T.M. receipts. They often aren’t on labels and can be difficult to avoid.

I knew the war between cash and credit cards was over and plastic had won, hands down, when even Mickey D's started taking credit and debit cards.

The surgeon checks your plastic on the phone / a Casio concerto entertains you while you hold

It's all about fast cars and cussing each other / but it doesn't matter cause I'm packing plastic / and that's what makes my life so fucking fantastic.

Cady: You know I couldn't invite you. I had to pretend to be plastic. Janis: Hey, buddy, you're not pretending anymore. You're plastic. Cold, shiny, hard plastic.

Tessa: Pretty ironic that a box full of rubbers landed me to a town full of plastic.

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• plastics
• plastick
• more plastic
• most plastic

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