plastisol

noun

plas·​ti·​sol ˈpla-stə-ˌsäl How to pronounce plastisol (audio)
-ˌsȯl
: a substance consisting of a mixture of a resin and a plasticizer that can be molded, cast, or made into a continuous film by application of heat

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The shop’s print services include screen print, plastisol transfers, direct to film, embroidery, patches and heat-transfer vinyl. Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026 The metal lid is lined with plastisol, avoiding rust and decay. Maren Estrada, BGR, 29 Mar. 2021

Word History

Etymology

plastic + sol entry 4

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plastisol was in 1946

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“Plastisol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plastisol. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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