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Plasticise (Verb)

Become plastic, as by having a plasticizer added.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The process of plasticising the polymer allows it to be shaped and moulded more easily.
Non-plasticised materials tend to become brittle when exposed to cold temperatures.
The raw materials used in the compound would require some additives to help plasticise the final product.
Manufacturers of vinyl building materials aim to fully plasticise their product to achieve the desired flexibility.
In order to plasticise the materials used in cable insulation, manufacturers use various proprietary compounds.

Make plastic, as by the addition of a plasticizer; "plasticized PVC".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Plasticisers were added to the PVC mixture to plasticise the material and make it more flexible.
The new formula was designed to plasticise the resin in such a way that it could be molded into complex shapes.
In order to plasticise the vinyl, a proprietary blend of chemicals was used to alter its molecular structure.
To plasticise the brittle material, the manufacturer applied a specialized coating process.
Chemists were able to plasticise the polymer by incorporating additives that reduced its rigidity.