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plasticize

 
Dictionary: plas·ti·cize   (plăs'tĭ-sīz') pronunciation
 
tr. & intr.v., -cized, -ciz·ing, -ciz·es.

To make or become plastic.

plasticization plas'ti·ci·za'tion (-sĭ-zā'shən) n.
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WordNet: plasticize
 
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The verb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: become plastic, as by having a plasticizer added
  Synonym: plasticise

Meaning #2: make plastic, as by the addition of a plasticizer
  Synonym: plasticise


 
 
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