plastics

[plas-tiks]

adjective

1. of or relating to a plastic or plastics.

   a plastics firm; plastics research.

Word History and Origins

Origin of plastics¹

First recorded in 1920–25; plastic, -ics

Example Sentences

Tesla opened a lithium refinery, and Exxon and Saudi Basic Industries Corp., the kingdom’s petrochemicals company, erected a $7 billion plastics facility.

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It started with two small deals involving Durrell, a wholesale distributor of paint, and Preform Sealants, a plastics supplier to auto companies.

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Earlier this year, Bali banned single-use plastics and issued behaviour guidelines for visitors to "ensure that Bali's tourism remains respectful, sustainable, and in harmony with our local values".

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This might include taking soft plastics - such as crisp packets and bread bags - to a collection point in their local supermarket, and using reusable towels instead of kitchen paper.

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Materials such as foam, latex, fiberglass and a variety of metals and plastics have gone into their colorful creations.

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