plastify

/plæsˈtɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become capable of being molded or shaped like plastic, especially in a soft and pliable state

“The heat will plastify the wax, allowing it to be molded into a new shape.”

2. verb

to cause something to become more flexible or pliable

“The exercise will plastify your muscles, making them more flexible and easier to move.”

3. noun

the process of making or becoming capable of being molded or shaped like plastic

“The plastification of the material allowed it to be molded into a variety of shapes and forms.”

Synonyms

  • plasticize
  • plastomerize

Antonyms

  • harden
  • rigidify