plastic
Introduction
plastic, any organic material with the ability to flow into a desired shape when heat and pressure are applied to it and to retain the shape when they are withdrawn.
Sections in this article:
- Introduction
- Composition and Types of Plastic
- Molding of Plastic
- Environmental Considerations
- Development of Plastics
- Bibliography
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