Plasticizing: meaning, definitions and examples
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plasticizing
[ ˈplæs.tɪ.kəˌzaɪ.zɪŋ ]
manufacturing process
Plasticizing is the process of making a material more pliable or workable, typically by adding heat or plasticizers. This allows the material to be molded into different shapes and improves its flexibility and durability.
Synonyms
flexibilizing, molding, softening
Examples of usage
- The plasticizing process improved the moldability of the polymer.
- They are plasticizing the resin to create a smoother finish.
- The manufacturer is plasticizing PVC for better flexibility in applications.
Translations
Translations of the word "plasticizing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 plastificação
🇮🇳 प्लास्टिकाइजिंग
🇩🇪 Kunststoffverarbeitung
🇮🇩 plastikasi
🇺🇦 пластифікація
🇵🇱 plastyfikacja
🇯🇵 プラスチック化
🇫🇷 plastification
🇪🇸 plastificación
🇹🇷 plastikleştirme
🇰🇷 플라스틱화
🇸🇦 تشكيل البلاستيك
🇨🇿 plastifikace
🇸🇰 plastifikácia
🇨🇳 塑化
🇸🇮 plastifikacija
🇮🇸 plastifiering
🇰🇿 пластиктендіру
🇬🇪 პლასტიფიკაცია
🇦🇿 plastikləşdirmə
🇲🇽 plastificación
Etymology
The term 'plasticizing' derives from 'plastic,' which comes from the Greek word 'plastikos' meaning 'able to be molded' or 'fit for molding.' The concept of plasticity refers to the ability of a material to undergo deformation without breaking. With the advent of synthetic polymers in the 20th century, the process of plasticizing gained importance, particularly in the manufacturing of plastics that could be easily shaped and adapted to various applications. Plasticizers, typically low molecular weight compounds, are added to polymers to enhance their flow and processing characteristics. Over time, as the use of plastics has increased across various industries, the process of plasticizing has become crucial to the production of countless consumer goods, from packaging materials to automotive parts.