plasticizer

noun

plas·​ti·​ciz·​er ˈpla-stə-ˌsī-zər How to pronounce plasticizer (audio)
: one that plasticizes
specifically : a chemical added especially to rubbers and resins to impart flexibility, workability, or stretchability

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At issue are plasticizers, a chemical that makes plastic more flexible and resilient, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 30 May 2024 In the case of the crash test dummies, this destabilization allowed ingredients called plasticizers, which are added to make the plastic supple, to pour out. Sarah Everts, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2016 In addition to Annie's Organic Cheesy Ravioli, other General Mills products found to contain the plasticizer included the Yoplait, Cheerios, Green Giant and Progresso brands. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 30 May 2024 Consumer Reports also launched a petition on Wednesday calling on General Mills and its subsidiary, Annie's, to eliminate plasticizers from their products. Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for plasticizer 

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plasticizer was in 1925

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“Plasticizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plasticizer. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

plasticizer

noun
plas·​ti·​ciz·​er
variants or British plasticiser
: a chemical added especially to rubbers and resins to impart flexibility, workability, or stretchability

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