plastic shell

collocation in English

meaningsofplasticandshell

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plastic
adjective
uk
/ˈplæs.tɪk/us
/ˈplæs.tɪk/
made ...
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shell
noun
uk
/ʃel/us
/ʃel/
the hard outer covering of something, especially nuts, eggs, and ...
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(Definition ofplasticandshellfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The rate of nuclear fusion in the mix region is reduced due to cooling down of the hot gas when mixed with the coldplasticshell.
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The camera featured aplasticshell(polycarbonate) over diecast aluminium frame and anti-slip artificial leather.
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Most are made from metal, but some have aplasticshellwith metal drawers in order to help lighten the piece.
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Unlike road biking helmets, skateboard helmets typically have a thicker, hardplasticshellwhich can take multiple impact before it needs to be replaced.
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The stock and grips were made of a glass-reinforcedplasticshellover a rigid foam plastic core.
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The explosive and detonating mechanism is contained in a buoyant metal orplasticshell.
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A newly popular style in the hunter-jumper world features a lightly textured (less shiny)plasticshellwith a decorative ventilation strip down the center.
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Theplasticshellis vacuum-formed around a mold so it can contain the item snugly.
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The disk pack was covered with a clearplasticshelland a bottom cover when not in use.
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The body itself comprises a stainless steel chassis with a fiber reinforcedplasticshellfor durability.
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A single 14in mm oxide-coated aluminum disk spun in aplasticshellwith openings for the read/write arm and two heads.
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The phone'splasticshellcan be removed and replaced with one of a design of the owner's choice.
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Although the idea behind thisa tougherplasticshellto protect the disc from damagewas sound, it did not gain wide acceptance among disc manufacturers.
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These spools and their attendant parts are held inside a protectiveplasticshell.
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Also, the lightplasticshellcuts down on damage to other objects when the ball hits them, making them good for recreation in urban and suburban areas.
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Taylor took a new approach, blow molding aplasticshelland filling it with foam.
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The curved reflector serves to concentrate the light from a very large surface area onto a small focal point inside theplasticshellwhere a solar receiver sits (solar cells).
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It consists of a hardplasticshellwith thick padding on the inside, a face mask made of one or more plastic-coated metal bars, and a chinstrap.
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Outside the liner is a hardplasticshelland beyond that is whatever the helmet is hitting, which is usually an unyielding surface, like concrete pavement.
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