plasticize
Add flexibility chemically
To plasticize is to make something plastic—flexible, moldable, or capable of being shaped.
In industrial chemistry, plasticizers are additives that increase flexibility in materials like PVC: The compound plasticizes the polymer, making it less brittle.
Figuratively, to plasticize can mean to make something artificial or synthetic in character.
Capable of bending easily
- malleableCapable of being shaped
- suppleFlexing without damage
- bendableAble to curve
- ductileAble to deform permanently
elastic · softened · workable · yielding · limber · pliant · resilient · springy
Plastic-softening chemical compounds
- stabilizersMechanisms ensuring steadiness
- phosphatesSalts of a certain acid
- softenerAgent that reduces hardness
- modifierWord altering another
lubricant · filler · antioxidant · citrate
Large repeated-unit molecule
- polyethyleneThermoplastic from ethylene gas
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- polypropyleneVersatile thermoplastic resin
vinyl · nylon · acrylic · polycarbonate · polyurethane · ABS · PET · silicone
Bond thin layers together
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- finishBring to completion
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
glaze · shellac · epoxy · resin · urethane · polyurethane · acrylic · protective
Pushing through a die
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- moldingDecorative architectural edging
- thermoformingShaping softened plastic sheets
- compoundingElements merging progressively
extruder · calendering · processing · blending · granulator · screw · barrel · die
pliable
Capable of bending easily
ductile · elastic · softened · workable · yielding · limber · pliant · resilient · springy · stretchable
phthalates
Plastic-softening chemical compounds
- stabilizersMechanisms ensuring steadiness
- phosphatesSalts of a certain acid
- softenerAgent that reduces hardness
modifier · lubricant · filler · antioxidant · citrate
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
- polyethyleneThermoplastic from ethylene gas
- PVCChlorinated plastic abbreviation
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
polypropylene · vinyl · nylon · acrylic · polycarbonate · polyurethane · ABS · PET · silicone · Teflon
laminate
Bond thin layers together
lacquer · glaze · shellac · epoxy · resin · urethane · polyurethane · acrylic · protective · waterproof
extrusion
Pushing through a die
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- moldingDecorative architectural edging
- thermoformingShaping softened plastic sheets
compounding · extruder · calendering · processing · blending · granulator · screw · barrel · die · nozzle
laminate
Bond thin layers together
- encapsulateContain or summarize completely
- embalmChemically treat the dead
- taxidermyPreserving animal skins lifelike
mummify · archival · hermetic · seal · coat · protect · stabilize · fixative · conserve · immortalize
- brain plasticityNeural network's ability to reorganize
- neural plasticityBrain's ability to reorganize
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