plasticise

• Verbe signifiant rendre quelque chose plastique ou flexible, notamment par l'ajout d'un plastifiant.

A verb meaning to make something plastic or pliable, especially by adding a plasticizer.

1. To make plasticC1formaltechnical

   To treat or process a material, especially a polymer, with a plasticizer to increase its flexibility, workability, or plasticity.

   plastifier

   • The manufacturer plasticises the PVC to make it suitable for cable insulation.
   • They plasticise the clay to improve its molding properties.
   • The compound is plasticised to achieve the desired softness.

   Antonymesbrittleembrittlehardenrigidifysolidifystiffen

2. To become plasticC1formaltechnical

   To undergo a process of becoming more flexible or moldable, often through the addition of a plasticizer or by heating.

   se plastifier

   • The polymer begins to plasticise when heated above its glass transition temperature.
   • The material plasticises under pressure, allowing it to be shaped.
   • As the plasticizer is added, the resin gradually plasticises.

   Synonymessoften