-plast

1. a combining form meaning “living substance,” “organelle,” “cell,” used in the formation of compound words:

   chloroplast; chromoplast; protoplast.

-plast

combining form

1. indicating an organized living cell or particle of living matter

   protoplast

Word History and Origins

Origin of -plast¹

Combining form representing Greek plastós formed, molded, equivalent to plath-, base of plássein to form, mold + -tos verbal adjective suffix, with tht > st. See plastic

Word History and Origins

Origin of -plast¹

from Greek plastos formed, from plassein to form

Example Sentences

They had met as boys in the scouts group called Plast, in the western city of Lviv, and forged bonds over mountain hikes, sunburns, scratched knees and bug bites.

From New York Times

Police and the Public Ministry issued a joint statement saying the blast occurred at a business called Vidal Plast, rather than at a bakery as authorities had said initially.

From Washington Times

The owners of Vidal Plast could not be immediately reached for comment.

From Washington Times

Celanese has proposed selling the business to Italian engineering plastics producer Taro Plast S.p.a.

From Reuters

In a statement provided by the Jets, Plast Scouting USA chairman Andrew Kozak thanked the team for its donation.

From Seattle Times