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  • noun A material that is not a plastic.

Etymologies

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non- +‎ plastic

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Examples

  • I think number two is talking to other doctors, nonplastic surgeons, who they would recommend that you go see.

    CNN Transcript Dec 1, 2007 2007

  • The nonplastic ingredients are feldspar and quartz, and for low-temperature engobes frit is sometimes added to lower the vitrification point.

    10. Decoration 1993

  • Engobe is made up of a mixture of plastic and nonplastic ingredients.

    10. Decoration 1993

  • A hard, nonplastic clay usually requires a pan grinder to break it down.

    4. Plastic clay forming 1991

  • As usual, large tiles (such as roof tiles) should have a higher percentage of nonplastic materials like sand or grog added.

    5. Semidry foaming 1991

  • - A casting body should contain approximately 50 % clay material and 50 % nonplastic materials.

    7. Slip casting 1991

  • As a rule, a casting slip should contain 50 % clay and 50 % nonplastic materials (by dry weight). clay body strength

    7. Slip casting 1991

  • To reliquefy granulated honey, place it in a nonplastic container in a pan of warm—not hot—water, until clarified.

    Make It Easy Make It Light Laurie Burrows Grad 1987

  • To reliquefy granulated honey, place it in a nonplastic container in a pan of warm—not hot—water, until clarified.

    Make It Easy Make It Light Laurie Burrows Grad 1987

  • To reliquefy granulated honey, place it in a nonplastic container in a pan of warm—not hot—water, until clarified.

    Make It Easy Make It Light Laurie Burrows Grad 1987

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