Plasticization

Meaning of the word

Plasticization is the process of making something plastic, flexible or malleable. In the context of the plastics industry, plasticization refers to the addition of substances to make the material more malleable and easy to shape.

Origin of the word

The word “plasticization” originates from the Latin term “plasticus”, which means “plastic” or “moldable”. The suffix “-Iization” indicates the process of making something in a certain condition.

Word adverbs

– Plastically
– Plasticized

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– Therefore

Synonyms of the word

– Flexibilization
– MALEABILIZATION
– MOLDABILITY

Word Definitions

1. Action to make something plastic or malleable.
2. Process of adding substances to make a plastic material more flexible.
3. Ability of a material to be shaped or deformed without breaking.

Phrases that the word applies

– Plasticization of plastic allows it to be shaped in different forms.
– The plasticization of the fabric made it softer and more flexible.
– PVC plasticization facilitates the manufacture of tubes and connections.

Examples of the word in text

The plastics industry uses plasticization to produce a wide variety of products such as packaging, toys and automotive components. The plasticization process involves the addition of plasticizers to the polymer, which reduces the stiffness of the material and allows it to be easily shaped.

Rhymes with the word

– Industrialization
– Modernization
– Nationalization
– Globalization

Anagrams with the word

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