plasticizer

noun plas·ti·ciz·er \ˈplas-tə-ˌsī-zər\

Definition of PLASTICIZER

: one that plasticizes; specifically : a chemical added especially to rubbers and resins to impart flexibility, workability, or stretchability

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Medical Dictionary

noun plas·ti·ciz·er

: a chemical added especially to rubbers and resins to impart flexibility, workability, or stretchability

plas·ti·ciz·er or British plas·ti·cis·er \ˈplas-tə-ˌsī-zər\

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