autoplast

/ɔtəˈplæst/

Definitions

1. noun

A self-healing or self-sealing plastic material used in the manufacture of products such as tubes, pipes, and containers.

“The engineer used an autoplast tube to contain the hydraulic fluid.”

Synonyms

  • autoseal
  • self-healing plastic

Antonyms

  • non-self-healing plastic
  • perishable material