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/plas.tik/

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Translation

plastic

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Word origin

From Latin plasticus, from Greek plastikos ('fit for moulding'), from plassein ('to mould'). The material took the name because it can be shaped while soft.

Origin
Greek
Root
plastikos
English cognates
plastic, plaster

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralplastiques

Examples

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This toy is made of plastic.

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Plastic bags are banned in the shops.

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Plastic takes centuries to break down.

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She throws the plastic bottles in the bin.

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There is far too much plastic in the oceans.

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This word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 10: plastique, bol, faiblesse and 7 more words.