plástico

Definitions of plástico
  1. noun
    sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
    synonyms: disco, grabación, redondo
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    elepé
    a long-playing phonograph record; designed to be played at 33.3 rpm
  2. noun
    an explosive material that is easily molded around the object it is intended to destroy
  3. noun
    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
    synonyms: plástica, tarjetas de crédito
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    bakelita, baquelita
    a thermosetting plastic used as electric insulators and for making plastic ware and telephone receivers etc.
    poliéster
    a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer
    vinilo
    shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings
    celuloide
    highly flammable substance made from cellulose nitrate and camphor; used in e.g. motion-picture and X-ray film; its use has decreased with the development of nonflammable thermoplastics
    type of:
    sólido
    matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
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