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a substance composed predominantly of a synthetic organic high polymer capable of being cast or molded; many varieties of plastic are used to produce articles of commerce (after 1900). [MW10 gives origin of word as 1905]
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∙ 13y agothis property is the exact opposite of elasticity. It is the state of a material which has been loaded beyond its elastic state. under a load beyond that required to cause elastic deformation(the elastic limit) a material possessing the property of plasticity deforms permanently. It takes a permanent set and will not recover when the load is removed.
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∙ 11y agoSynthetic, resinous , polymeric substances that can be moulded in many shapes.
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What word refers to the capacity to change?
plasticity
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What has the author John Brand Martin written?
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