In materials science, “plastic” refers to the ability of a material to undergo permanent deformation under stress without breaking. Metals exhibit plasticity when they are subjected to stress beyond their elastic limit, allowing them to be shaped or formed. This property is distinct from the common use of the word “plastic” to describe synthetic polymers.
Henceforth, when walking on a frozen lake or river, one must declare that the floor is lava!
And thus when you sip on that ice tea in your hand, you are actually drinking liquid gold