flexibilizer
[/ˌflɛksəbɪˈlaɪzər/]
nounpl: flexibilizers
flexibilizador
1. A substance or agent that makes something more flexible or pliable
The manufacturer added a flexibilizer to the plastic to improve its bendability.
O fabricante adicionou um flexibilizador ao plástico para melhorar sua flexibilidade.
2. A person or entity that makes processes, rules, or systems more adaptable and less rigid
The new manager proved to be an excellent flexibilizer of outdated company policies.
O novo gerente provou ser um excelente flexibilizador das políticas obsoletas da empresa.
3. In chemistry, an additive that increases flexibility in polymers and plastics
Plasticizers and flexibilizers are essential in producing soft vinyl products.
Plastificantes e flexibilizadores são essenciais na produção de produtos de vinil macio.
The term 'flexibilizer' is predominantly used in technical and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'flexibilizador' is gaining traction in business discourse as companies emphasize flexibility and adaptability. In Portugal, the term is less common, with preference for more traditional terminology. The concept reflects modern organizational philosophy that values adaptability in both material properties and management practices.
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