What is another word for plastiglomerate?
Pronunciation: [plˈastɪɡlˌɒməɹˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Plastiglomerate is a relatively new term coined by geologist Dr. Patricia Corcoran and oceanographer Charles Moore to describe a type of rock formation that contains plastic debris combined with natural sediment such as sand and shells. This material is produced by the heat and pressure when plastic waste such as bottles and bags melt and fuse together with other materials like volcanic rock.
Despite being a new term, there are already several synonyms for plastiglomerate, such as plastic rock, "durable debris," "plastic conglomerates," "synthetic stones," and "petroplastic." Each term highlights the unique characteristics of this type of rock formation and emphasizes the prominent role that plastic waste plays in the shaping of our environment.
