emplastic
1 of 2adjective
em·plas·tic
(ˈ)em¦plastik,
ə̇mˈp-
: adhesive
emplastic
2 of 2noun
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: an emplastic substance
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Greek emplastikos, from emplastos (verbal of emplassein to plaster up, make stick, from em- en- entry 2 + plassein to mold, form, plaster
First Known Use
Adjective
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1597, in the meaning defined above