How Do You Spell PLASTOGENE?
Pronunciation: [plˈastə͡ʊd͡ʒˌiːn] (IPA) 
The word "plastogene" refers to a hypothetical substance that could transform living matter into plastic. Its spelling, according to the International Phonetic Alphabet, is [plæstoʊdʒin]. The first part, "plasto," is derived from the Greek word "plastikos," meaning "able to be shaped or formed." The second part, "gene," refers to a unit of heredity. The spelling of "plastogene" the phonetic transcription shows the pronunciation of each sound in the word. This word is not commonly used in contemporary science, and its precise meaning is still debated.
