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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

Example Sentences

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This has a direct effect on global prices and an indirect effect on a host of industries, including agriculture and plastics production.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Prices of everything from plastics and helium to fertilizer products have skyrocketed.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

“The model is, you let the guy in Asia, Europe and South America who has to use oil to make plastics, they set the price,” Morales said.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Packaging, plastics and manufacturing costs all respond to sustained energy pressure.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

There is a scrap metal recycling plant, a sprawling Goodyear tire factory, and a plastics factory.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

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