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Definition of plasticate in English:

plasticate

Pronunciation /ˈplastɪkeɪt/

verb

  • 1To change (rubber or a thermoplastic) into a homogeneous mouldable mass by processing in an extruder, usually with simultaneous heating.

  • 2 rare To attack or destroy with plastic explosive.

Origin

1920s. From plastic + -ate, probably originally after masticate.