plastics

American

[plas-tiks] / ˈplæs tɪks /

adjective

of or relating to a plastic or plastics.

a plastics firm; plastics research.

Etymology

Origin of plastics

First recorded in 1920–25; see origin at plastic, -ics

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Microorganisms developed biodegradable plastics long before humans began making them.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026

Because of this they were used in everything from plastics and paint to electrical equipment.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Improper recycling can release lead, mercury or plastics into the environment and contribute to climate change, the report warned.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

Researchers have now demonstrated a chemical process that can convert a mixture of three widely used plastics directly into high-purity hydrogen fuel.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026

If it was all okay they were to start production in plastics factories all over the country.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien

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