Plasticizer

//ˈplæs.tɪ.saɪ.zə// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of various substances added to a material (such as plastic or concrete) in order to make it more pliable.
  2. 2
    a substance added to plastics or other materials to make them more pliable wordnet

Synonyms

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plasticiserplastifierplastifier

Etymology

From plasticize + -er.

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