plasticises
Adds flexibility chemically
Plasticises is the British spelling of plasticizes, meaning to make something plastic or pliable.
In chemistry, to plasticise a material is to add a plasticiser—a substance that increases flexibility and workability: The compound plasticises the polymer, making it easier to mold.
Figuratively, something that plasticises renders rigid things more malleable.
Reduces intensity or hardness
- polymersLarge chain-like molecules
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- additivesSubstances included for enhancement
- phthalatesPlastic-softening chemical compounds
resins · vinyl · compounds · molding · extrusion · formulation · manufacturing · processing
External outlines of things
- moldsHollow shaping containers
- transformsChanges form completely
- adaptsModifies to suit circumstances
- modifiesChanges partially
conditions · influences · alters · restructures · reconfigures · remolds · changes · manipulates
softens
Reduces intensity or hardness
- polymersLarge chain-like molecules
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- additivesSubstances included for enhancement
phthalates · resins · vinyl · compounds · molding · extrusion · formulation · manufacturing · processing · thermoplastics
shapes
External outlines of things
- moldsHollow shaping containers
- transformsChanges form completely
- adaptsModifies to suit circumstances
modifies · conditions · influences · alters · restructures · reconfigures · remolds · changes · manipulates · fashions
plasticiseshardens
Becomes firm or solid
stiffens · rigidifies · solidifies · sets · cures
plasticisessolidifies
Becomes hard or firm
sets · cures · hardens · crystallises · petrifies