# plastics

Pronunciation: say "PLAS-tiks" /ˈplæstɪks/

## Noun

1. Plural of plastic. — plural of plastic
   - Simple: Plural of plastic. Use this when you mean more than one kind of plastic.
   - _Manufacturers test a range of plastics before settling on one for the bottle._
   - _Recyclers must separate the plastics by type to avoid contaminating each batch._
2. The field of plastic surgery, especially considered as a professional specialty.
   - Simple: The job and field of plastic surgery, where doctors repair or reshape the body.
   - _After her residency, she chose plastics over general surgery._
   - _A career in plastics demands years of additional specialized training._

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