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What does the term plastikos mean?

(a) Easily shaped or deformed

(b) Stretchable

(c) Bendable

(d) Malleable

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My question is taken from Plastic Polymers topic in chapter Plastic Polymers Structure & Properties of Food Packaging Technology

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The correct answer is (a) Easily shaped or deformed

To elaborate: The Greek term plastikos means easily shaped or deformed. It is a Greek term which originated from the Greek term plassein, which means – to mould.

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