Plasticized: meaning, definitions and examples
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plasticized
[ ˈplæstɪsaɪzd ]
material transformation
Plasticized refers to the process of making a substance, usually a material, pliable by adding a plasticizer. This treatment is commonly applied to polymers to improve their flexibility and workability. A plasticized material can be easier to shape and manipulate, making it suitable for various industrial applications, such as in the production of films, coatings, and rubber products. The term can also refer to the resulting properties of the material after such treatment.
Synonyms
adapted, flexibilized, modified
Examples of usage
- The plasticized film can be easily wrapped around objects.
- Plasticized vinyl is used in many children's toys.
- The plasticized rubber provides excellent grip and durability.
Translations
Translations of the word "plasticized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 plastificado
🇮🇳 प्लास्टिकयुक्त
🇩🇪 plastifiziert
🇮🇩 plastik
🇺🇦 пластифікований
🇵🇱 plastikowany
🇯🇵 プラスチック化された
🇫🇷 plastifié
🇪🇸 plastificado
🇹🇷 plastikleştirilmiş
🇰🇷 플라스틱화된
🇸🇦 مُبَلَّور
🇨🇿 plastifikovaný
🇸🇰 plastifikovaný
🇨🇳 塑化的
🇸🇮 plastificiran
🇮🇸 plastískur
🇰🇿 пластиктен жасалған
🇬🇪 პლასტიფიცირებული
🇦🇿 plastikləşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 plastificado
Etymology
The term 'plasticized' is derived from the root word 'plastic,' which comes from the Greek 'plastikos,' meaning 'capable of being shaped or molded.' The modern usage of the term began in the mid-20th century with the rise of synthetic polymers and their applications in various industries. Plasticizers, the chemicals used to enhance the flexibility of plastics, have been in use since the early 1900s. They became increasingly important during the post-World War II industrial boom, as the demand for versatile and durable materials grew. Over time, the concept of plasticity has extended beyond traditional plastics to include a range of materials that can be modified to exhibit greater flexibility and adaptability.