plastic
Example Sentences
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These bonds create the backbone of countless substances including fuels, plastics and complex biological molecules.
From Science Daily
"Common plastics include polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene and polyethylene terephthalate or PET. The majority of these microplastics are cleared from our bodies, however studies show they do accumulate in our organs, including our brains."
From Science Daily
Petroleum is an essential element in modern industry, whether used as a fuel, a lubricant or an ingredient in plastics and chemicals.
From Barron's
As we speak, he gamely spoons chicken noodle soup into his mouth with a plastic spoon.
"This question interests me a lot, because in all the shops they sell plastic Chinese fakes and they weigh nothing, so I'm curious how much it weighs."
From BBC
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