Definition of "plasticize"

plasticize

verb
third-person singular simple present plasticizes, present participle plasticizing, simple past and past participle plasticized
1. (transitive) To make something more plastic, especially by adding a plasticizer
2. (intransitive) To become more plastic
3. (transitive) To capitalize on something with ignorance to its significance or true value; to exploit something for monetary gain