Definition

A material made from a mixture of resin and plasticizer that can be shaped or formed when heated.

Example

The manufacturer used plastisol to create flexible and durable coatings for the products.

Conversation

Have you ever worked with plastisol for your projects?

No, I haven't, but I've heard it's pretty versatile.

Yeah, it can be molded easily when heated.

That sounds cool! I should look into it for my next craft.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Plastisol is formed from "plasti-" (from Greek "plastikos", meaning capable of being shaped or molded) and "-sol" (from Latin "solutio", meaning solution). The word refers to a solution of plastic that can be molded or shaped when heated.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'shaped' ('plasti-') when it is in a 'solution' ('-sol') form — that's why plastisol refers to a moldable plastic solution.

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