plasticised
Chemically made flexible
Plasticised (also spelled plasticized) describes material that has been made more flexible or pliable by adding a plasticizer—a chemical that softens rigid substances.
PVC pipes are plasticised to prevent cracking.
The term extends figuratively to anything rendered more malleable: Years of compromise had left his principles plasticised.
Able to curve
- pliableCapable of bending easily
- suppleFlexing without damage
- malleableCapable of being shaped
- moldableCapable of being shaped
ductile · workable · shapeable · formable · soft · yielding · rubbery · vinyl
Bonded between protective layers
- varnishedCoated with clear gloss
- lacqueredCoated with hard gloss
- glazedCoated with shiny finish
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
finished · coated · encased · sheathed · wrapped · encapsulated · covered · filmed
Resistant to damage
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- robustStrong and durable
- reinforcedMade more resistant
heavy-duty · weatherproof · resistant · synthetic · nonbiodegradable · industrial · stabilized
Impervious to dampness
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- impermeableCannot be penetrated
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- weathertightSealed against elements
splashproof · dampproof · protective · tarpaulin · rainwear · tablecloth · upholstery · awning
bendable
Able to curve
moldable · ductile · workable · shapeable · formable · soft · yielding · rubbery · vinyl · polymer
laminated
Bonded between protective layers
sealed · finished · coated · encased · sheathed · wrapped · encapsulated · covered · filmed · overlaid
hardwearing
Resistant to damage
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- robustStrong and durable
reinforced · heavy-duty · weatherproof · resistant · synthetic · nonbiodegradable · industrial · stabilized
moisture-resistant
Impervious to dampness
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
- impermeableCannot be penetrated
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
weathertight · splashproof · dampproof · protective · tarpaulin · rainwear · tablecloth · upholstery · awning
plasticisedbrittle
Liable to shatter
rigid · stiff · inflexible · hard · unyielding
plasticiseduntreated
Not given care
unmodified · natural · raw · unprocessed · pure