Definitions

1. verb

to convert or treat something, especially a material, so that it becomes more flexible or pliable

“The company is working to plasticize the new material for use in manufacturing.”

2. NIL

to make something, especially a person’s views or ideas, less rigid or more adaptable

“The experience helped to plasticize her views on social issues.”

3. verb

to make something, especially a substance, more like plastic in texture or consistency

“The process of plasticizing the mixture made it easier to mold into shape.”