a process involving fixation and dehydration and forced impregnation and hardening of biological tissues; water and lipids are replaced by curable polymers (silicone or epoxy or polyester) that are subsequently hardened
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plastination::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | preservation |
| Derivation | plastinate |
the plastination of specimens is valuable for research and teaching.
