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The term plastic is derived from the term ______

(a) Plasticos

(b) Plastikos

(c) Plastiquo

(d) Plastein

The question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

The origin of the question is Plastic Polymers topic in division Plastic Polymers Structure & Properties of Food Packaging Technology

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Right choice is (b) Plastikos

Best explanation: The term plastic is derived from the Greek word plastikos. The word “plastic” or “plastics” originated from the Greek word “plastikos”, which means – to form or grow.  The word plastic means the capability to be formed, which is one of the features of plastics.

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