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plasticize
plas·ti·cize
[
plásti sz
]
(
past and past participle
plas·ti·cized
,
present participle
plas·ti·ciz·ing
,
3rd person present singular
plas·ti·ciz·es
)
verb
Definition:
1.
transitive and intransitive verb
make or become plastic:
to give plastic or moldable qualities to something, or become plastic or moldable
2.
transitive verb
treat with plastic:
to impregnate or coat something with plastic, usually to make it waterproof
plas·ti·ci·za·tion
[
plàstəssi záysh'n
]
noun
Encarta® World English Dictionary [North American Edition] © & (P)2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
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plas·ti·ci·za·tion [ plàstəssi záysh'n ] noun
