Vocab Bloom Hub

plasticiser

/ˈplæs.tɪ.saɪ.zər/

1 entry

noun

C1formalcommontechnical/ˈplæs.tɪ.saɪ.zər/

A substance added to plastics or other materials to increase their flexibility, workability, or pliability.

  • 🇷🇺Вещество, добавляемое в пластмассы или другие материалы для повышения их гибкости, обрабатываемости или податливости.
  1. Pliability enhancer C1 formal technical

    A substance added to plastics or other materials to increase their flexibility, workability, or softness.

    • The manufacturer added a plasticiser to make the PVC tubing more flexible.
    • Phthalates are commonly used as plasticisers in many consumer products.
    • Without a plasticiser, the polymer would be too brittle for this application.

    🇷🇺Пластификатор

    Synonyms: plasticizersoftener

  • plasticisers plural form
  • plasticisers' possessive plural form
  • plasticiser's possessive singular form