Plasticate

Pronunciation: /ˈplæstɪˌkeɪt/

Definitions of plasticate

verb to soften or shape plastic by heat or pressure

Example Sentences

A1 I plasticate the clay to make different shapes.

A2 The artist used a special tool to plasticate the material into a sculpture.

B1 The scientist plasticated the polymer to create a new type of material.

B2 The chef plasticated the chocolate to make intricate decorations for the dessert.

C1 The engineers plasticated the resin to form complex components for the aircraft.

C2 The designer plasticated the fabric to create a unique texture for the fashion collection.

Examples of plasticate in a Sentence

formal The artist used a special technique to plasticate the clay into intricate sculptures.

informal I tried to plasticate the playdough into a perfect shape, but it kept falling apart.

slang I'm going to plasticate this old plastic bottle into a cool new phone holder.

figurative She tried to plasticate her emotions, but they eventually bubbled to the surface.

Grammatical Forms of plasticate

• past tense: plasticated
• plural: plasticates
• comparative: more plasticate
• superlative: most plasticate
• present tense: plasticates
• future tense: will plasticate
• perfect tense: has plasticated
• continuous tense: is plasticating
• singular: plasticate
• positive degree: plasticate
• infinitive: to plasticate
• gerund: plasticating
• participle: plasticated

Origin and Evolution of plasticate

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'plasticate' is derived from the Latin word 'plasticus' meaning capable of being molded or shaped.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of chemistry to refer to the process of making a plastic substance, the term 'plasticate' has evolved to also mean the act of shaping or molding something into a plastic-like form.