English

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Etymology

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From organo- +‎ plastic.

Adjective

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organoplastic (not comparable)

  1. (biology) Having the property of producing the tissues or organs of animals and plants.
    the organoplastic cells

Noun

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organoplastic (plural organoplastics)

  1. A synthetic plastic that is partially or completely made of organic components.
    • 2012, R.E. Shalin, Polymer Matrix Composites, page 422:
      Organoplastics are multipurpose materials . Depending upon the composition and the structure of the initial components , organoplastics may be used for manufacturing parts and units of various purposes: structural, electrical and radiotechnical, thermal and sound insulation, protection from mechanical and ballistic damage, action of aggressive media, etc.