plasˈticize or plasˈticise /-ti-sīz/ transitive verb and intransitive verb

To make or become plastic

plasticiz'er or plasticis'er noun

A substance that induces plasticity

plasˈticky adjective

plasˈtics singular noun

1. The scientific study, or industrial production, of plastic materials
2. Plastic surgery
3. The art of modelling or sculpture

Dealing with plastic materials (as in the plastics industry)

plastic art noun

1. The art or any of the arts of shaping in three dimensions, such as ceramics, sculpture, modelling
2. Art which is, or appears to be, three-dimensional

plastic bag noun

A bag made of polythene, etc in any of various sizes and qualities, esp one with handles used as a carrier

plastic bomb noun

A bomb made with a certain explosive chemical that can be moulded

plastic bullet noun

A four-inch cylinder of PVC fired for the purpose of riot control

plastic clay noun

Clay from which earthenware and bricks are made

plastic explosive noun

An adhesive explosive material of jelly-like consistency

plastic force noun

The force or power of growth in animals and plants

plastic money noun (informal)

Credit and debit cards

plastic operation noun

A surgical operation which restores a lost part, or repairs a deformed or disfigured part, of the body

plastic surgeon noun

plastic surgery noun

The branch of surgery concerned with plastic operations

plastic wood noun

A filler that sets to resemble wood

plastic wrap noun (N American)

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