plastic

US /ˈplæstɪk/

noun, adjective Core · B1 Sản xuất & chất lượng

Definition

generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The company is trying to reduce the use of plastic packaging.

Word Family

NounNoun

plastic gốc plasticity

VerbVerb

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AdjectiveAdj

plastic gốc

AdverbAdv

plastically

Synonyms

synthetica compound made artificially by chemical reactions
flexiblecapable of being changed

Collocations

Easy disposable plastic water bottle
describing disposable plastic water bottle (an item that can be disposed of after it has been used)
Medium reduce single-use plastic packaging
to decrease or lessen in amount or size regarding single-use plastic packaging
Hard biodegradable bioplastic alternatives
describing biodegradable bioplastic alternatives (capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria)
Very Hard pay with plastic rather than banknotes
to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding with plastic rather than banknotes

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.

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