I am looking for a word that means "made of artificial materials in the shape of the original material." By this, I mean I'm seeking the name of the process of creating replacement products in cheaper material while keeping the appearance of the original. One example is molding a fireplace out of plastic but retaining the shape and texture of bricks. Another example is making seat covers out of synthetic material like naugahyde but forming it to resemble leather. I am sure I read this word somewhere once, and I appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you for your help.
2006-11-30 17:59:49 · 9 answers · asked by Eric S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
pseudo
2006-11-30 18:02:54 · answer #1 · answered by The Pig! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're making it: Faux (pronounced "foe," from the French word for false). For example, faux-finishing walls to look like marble, woodgrain, etc. -- very big on the home-decorating channel.
If you're dissing somebody else who makes it: Ersatz (pronounced "AIR-zotz," from the German word for replacement.) This word is used, in English, as a put-down.
2006-11-30 18:11:25 · answer #2 · answered by Scott F 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ersatz
2006-11-30 18:11:13 · answer #3 · answered by tj_guy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
faux
sorry, I just left it as faux as I credited you with the intelligence to know without patronising you like a 4 year old....
2006-11-30 18:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by fivehundredmonkeys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replica is another word used to describe this.
2006-11-30 20:02:42 · answer #5 · answered by Mez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
faux pronounced foe
2006-11-30 18:19:00 · answer #6 · answered by botany128 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its called 'Imitation'
2006-11-30 18:11:28 · answer #7 · answered by Strotte 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
fake
2006-11-30 18:43:17 · answer #8 · answered by squang 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
synthetic, composite...
2006-11-30 18:02:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋