- Plastic - Wikipedia
The word plastic derives from the Ancient Greek πλαστικός (plastikos), meaning "capable of being shaped or molded," which itself comes from πλαστός (plastos), meaning "molded" or "formed " [10] In modern usage, the word plastic most commonly refers to the solid synthetic products of petrochemical-derived manufacturing [11]The word plasticity, as a noun, specifically refers to
- Plastic | Composition, History, Uses, Types, Facts | Britannica
Plastic, polymeric material that has the capability of being molded or shaped This property of plasticity, often found in combination with other special properties such as low density, low electrical conductivity, transparency, and toughness, allows plastics to be made into a great variety of products
|