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Answer for the clue "A substance added to plastics or other materials to make them more pliable ", 11 letters:
plasticizer

Word definitions for plasticizer in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Plasticizers (UK: plasticisers ) or dispersants are additives that increase the plasticity or fluidity of a material. The dominant applications are for plastics, especially polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The properties of other materials are also improved when ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a substance added to plastics or other materials to make them more pliable [syn: plasticiser ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. Any of various substances added to a material (such as plastic or concrete) in order to make it more pliable.