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Definitions
Noun
1

plural of plastic

"The board decided to hire two experienced plastics to lead their new cosmetic division."

2

Plastic surgery, especially as a profession.

In plain English: Plastics are materials that can be shaped and molded when heated so they stay hard once they cool down.

"She sorted her recyclables, making sure to separate glass from plastics before putting them in the correct bins."

Usage: Use this term to refer specifically to surgeons who perform cosmetic or reconstructive procedures on the body. It is distinct from general plastic materials and should not be used when discussing non-medical molding compounds.

Example Sentences
"She sorted her recyclables, making sure to separate glass from plastics before putting them in the correct bins." noun
"We need to recycle old plastics before throwing them away." noun
"The beach was covered in floating plastics from nearby ships." noun
"Her new furniture is made entirely of durable black plastics." noun
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