Sanskrit, being an ancient language, doesn't have specific words for synthetic polymers, which plastics are made from. However, we can explore terms that might be used to describe the properties or appearances of plastics.
Here's a list of 20 Sanskrit terms that could potentially be used to refer to plastics, depending on the specific type and its characteristics:
Based on Properties:
1. कृत्रिम पदार्थ (kṛtrim padārtha): Artificial substance
2. अकृत्रिम (akṛtrim): Not natural, synthetic
3. स्राव्य (srāvy): Flowable, malleable
4. विनियोजनीय (viniyojanīya): Moldable, formable
5. प्रतिरोध्य (pratirodhya): Resistant, durable
6. अवरोधक (avarodhaka): Impermeable, barrier
7. निरोधक (nirodhaka): Protective, shielding
8. कुचालक (kuchalaka): Non-conductive, insulator
Based on Appearance:
9. श्वेत (śveta): White
10. कृष्ण (kṛṣṇa): Black
11. पीत (pīta): Yellow
12. हरित (harita): Green
13. नील (nīla): Blue
14. लोहित (lohita): Red
15. स्पष्ट (spaṣṭa): Transparent, clear
16. अस्पष्ट (aspaṣṭa): Opaque
Based on Use:
17. पात्र (pātra): Container, vessel
18. वस्त्र (vastra): Garment, cloth
19. उपकरण (upakarṇa): Tool, equipment
20. विभाग (vibhāga): Part, component
It's important to note that these terms are not exclusive to plastics and can describe various materials with similar characteristics. The choice of term would depend on the specific type of plastic and its intended use.
Creating a complete and accurate "Sanskrit dictionary of plastics" would require a more comprehensive analysis of the material's composition and properties, which might be a fascinating linguistic and scientific endeavor.