bioplastic

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any form of synthetic polymer, similar to normal plastic, made from renewable biomass sources such as plant sugars, starches, or oils, rather than from petroleum.

Etymology

Prefix from English plastic (malleable, flexible).

Origin

English

plastic

Gloss

malleable, flexible

Concept
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The physical world

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Property

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