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Vocabulary Entry
plastic
|noun • adjective • verb
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N
noun
A synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers.
Example Sentences
"The bottle is made of recycled plastic."
"Many toys are manufactured using plastic due to its durability."
"Plastic can take hundreds of years to decompose."
A
adjective
Relating to or made of plastic; often used to describe something that is flexible or not genuine.
Example Sentences
"She chose a plastic chair for the outdoor patio."
"His smile felt plastic and insincere."
"The event featured several plastic decorations that were colorful and cheerful."
V
verb
To shape or mold a substance, often referring to the manipulation of plastic materials.
Example Sentences
"The artist plans to plastic the clay into unique shapes."
"They will plastic the molten material into different forms."
"Engineers often need to plastic components to fit them into assemblies."