Sentences with phrase «synthetic plastic»

Did you know that chewing gum is made from synthetic plastic?

Before synthetic plastics were created, glass and clay were considered the primary «plastics,» alongside a few other naturally occurring substances like tree - gums and rubber.

Silicones — or siloxanes as they are also known — are something of a hybrid between synthetic rubbers and synthetic plastic polymers.

Bakelite, invented by Leo Baekeland in 1907, is considered the first synthetic plastic in that it wasn't made from plants or animals, but synthesized from fossil fuels.

Since the 1950s the fishing industry has replaced natural fibres such as cotton, jute and hemp with synthetic plastic materials such as nylon, polyethylene and polypropylene which doesn't biodegrade in water.

Typical air filters, which are usually made of micron - sized fibers of synthetic plastics, physically filter the small particles but aren't able to chemically capture gaseous molecules.

Instead of producing objects made with silicone or other synthetic plastics, Harrison's copies are made with clay, challenging assumptions about how an object's material relates to its aura of authenticity.

Residents should note there are comparable personal care and cosmetic products containing natural materials like ground almonds, pumice, and oatmeal that provide the same effects as products containing synthetic plastic microbeads.

Bakelite, the first truly synthetic plastic, a polymer forged entirely in the lab, paved the way for successes like that of DuPont's injection - mold - comb - making son.

Twyman has been developing synthetic plastic blood, and he says the idea isn't as outlandish as it sounds.

Synthetic plastics persist for hundreds or thousands of years while releasing toxic components with the potential to harm the environment and human health.

For at - home workouts, mats are a must, but most yoga mats on the market are made from synthetic plastics like PVC.

Moreover, unlike naturally - derived products, synthetic plastics do not biodegrade.

In 1907 the first fully synthetic plastic was invented, meaning it contained no particles that naturally occurred in nature.

In contrast to most 3D printers, which print with silicone and other strong synthetic plastics, Harrison's hand - made printers utilize a wet clay.

Her curiosity led her to study lace making, which further led to string constructions and her pioneering work in the development of embedding delicate threads within synthetic plastic.

Sarah Thirlwell made vases in organic shapes out of sustainable wood on a lathe and filled and coloured them with synthetic plastic.

The first synthetic plastics were revolutionary and allowed for everything from unbreakable baby cups to military vehicle parts.

For this reason, always opt for a material that will be easy to clean and maintain, such as those that have a synthetic plastic coating.

While PVC stands for «polyvinyl chloride», a synthetic plastic polymer found in a lot of plastic products.

I think it is fair to say that synthetic plastics were created with a focus on industry, not on health.

The head of the femur is replaced with a metal implant, and the acetabulum is replaced with a synthetic plastic implant.

* The skin on some cats is very sensitive to certain metals, synthetic plastics, rubbers, wools, dyes, chemicals and plants.

• Two Art Deco Fans Designed for House of Paquin (Paris, 1891 - 1956), 1911 — Paul Iribe (French, 1883 - 1935), Fan L'Orientale, silk, pochoir (stenciled) image, metal - foil paper, galalite (synthetic plastic), ebony, gilded brass, with original box, 9 x 9 x 1/2».

-- George Barbier (French, 1882 - 1932), Fan, parchment, pochoir (stenciled) image, galalite (synthetic plastic), paint, metal - foil gold paper, silk, metal, 9-13/16 x 13 x 3/4».

In the early 1960s he continued to explore his interest in abstract forms and began experimenting with new materials, including metals and synthetic plastics.

The visible result of applying a synthetic plastic to the paint is that over time the colors have slightly warmed in hue, adding a patina of gravitas to an otherwise fun - loving palette.

However, the national ban wouldn't have that problem, and if made into law would ban all synthetic plastics.

Synthetic plastics had the «advantage that they seemingly lasted forever.

It's «eco-friendly» too given the display doesn't have any polyvinyl chloride (a synthetic plastic polymer), and includes an automatic brightness adjustment component to save power.