Definition of "plasticize" []

• To make or become plastic. (verb-transitive)

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• "A rotating pin tool uses friction and applies pressure to "plasticize" the metal and join the panels together, resulting in weld joints that are more efficient."
• "It's been clearly established that the CRU was never a data depository for data from the National Meteorological Services, but there has been plenty of noise that they had an obligation to plasticize every piece of paper in the place."
• "Why you felt the need to plasticize her other than to give credence to my daughter ` s eating disorder, is beyond me."