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antiplastic

American  
[an-tee-plas-tik, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈplæs tɪk, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

  1. allaying or preventing the growth of new tissue.

Etymology

Origin of antiplastic

anti- + plastic

Example Sentences

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The “goal of it is to strengthen California’s leadership on microplastics,” said Alison Waliszewski, of 5 Gyres, an antiplastic advocacy group, by “empowering” state agencies such as the Ocean Protection Council and give “them more teeth to be able to implement and strategies and make recommendations in a more expedited fashion.”

From Los Angeles Times

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