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plastisol

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[plas-tuh-sawl, -sol] / ˈplæs təˌsɔl, -ˌsɒl /

noun

Chemistry.

  1. a dispersion of resin in a plasticizer, forming a liquid or paste that gels when heated.

Etymology

Origin of plastisol

1945–50; plast(ic) ( def. ) + -i- + sol 4

Example Sentences

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He corrals his three wiener dogs scurrying under his feet as he heeds an impatient chirping microwave that signals some melted plastisol is ready to be poured.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2022

“This particular color smells a little bit,” he continued, as he mixed the plastisol.

From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2018

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