plastron
Example Sentences
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But plastrons have proved highly unstable under water, keeping surfaces dry for only a matter of hours in the lab.
From Science Daily
Leopard and landscapes of coconut trees patterns appeared on short sleeve shirts while big necklace plastrons acted as clothes.
From Reuters
Ms. Repossi works exclusively with precious metals and stones while Mapplethorpe’s necklaces and plastrons were made of beads and what she described as “cheap, strange objects.”
From New York Times
The cotton poplin plastron shirt took 11 hours to make, according to the French house.
From Los Angeles Times
The show opened with all-wite looks featuring quilted cotton fencing plastrons and long, romantic tulle skirts.
From Reuters
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