noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A chemical agent that causes other chemical compounds to react to form a plastic.
2. 2
   A chemical compound added to a polymer in order to produce a softer plastic material.

Synonyms

All synonyms

plasticizerplasticizer

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