plasticizations
/ˌplæstɪsəˈzeɪʃənz/
noun
- The process of making a material soft and flexible by adding a substance (a plasticizer) or by applying heat and pressure.
- The plasticization of PVC makes it useful for making garden hoses.
- Without proper plasticization, the plastic would be too brittle to bend.
- Modern manufacturing relies on plasticization to create flexible packaging.
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