Question

What is plastic? Define.

Answer 1

definition of 'plastic': Generic term used in the case of polymeric material that may contain other substances to improve performance or reduce costs. ... Plastics are typically organic polymers of high molecular mass and often contain other substances.

Answer 2

Plastic is any synthetic or semisynthetic organic polymer. In other words, while other elements may be present, plastics always include carbon and hydrogen. While plastics may be made from just about any organic polymer, most industrial plastic is made from petrochemicals.