PLASTICIZE
plasticize, plasticise
(verb) make plastic, as by the addition of a plasticizer; “plasticized PVC”
plasticize, plasticise
(verb) become plastic, as by having a plasticizer added
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
plasticize (third-person singular simple present plasticizes, present participle plasticizing, simple past and past participle plasticized)
(transitive) To make something more plastic, especially by adding a plasticizer
(intransitive) To become more plastic
(transitive) To capitalize on something with ignorance to its significance or true value; to exploit something for monetary gain
Source: Wiktionary