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plastic
adjective(plas-tic)capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)
Examples:
Plastic substances such as wax or clay.
plastic
noun(plas-tic)a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered
Synonyms: charge card, charge plate, credit card,
Examples:
Do you take plastic?.
plastic
adjective(plas-tic)capable of being influenced or formed
Synonyms: pliant,
Examples:
The plastic minds of children.
plastic
adjective(plas-tic)forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning
Examples:
The plastic forces of nature.
plastic
noun(plas-tic)generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives