polymer modifier
[/ˈpɒlɪmər ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/]
nounmasculinepl: polymer modifiers
modificador de polímero
1. A substance or additive used to alter the physical, chemical, or mechanical properties of a polymer material
The manufacturer added a polymer modifier to increase the flexibility of the plastic.
O fabricante adicionou um modificador de polímero para aumentar a flexibilidade do plástico.
2. An agent that changes how polymers behave during processing or in their final application
Polymer modifiers are essential in the production of impact-resistant plastics.
Os modificadores de polímero são essenciais na produção de plásticos resistentes ao impacto.
3. Chemical compounds used to enhance properties such as durability, thermal stability, or optical clarity
Different polymer modifiers were tested to improve the material's UV resistance.
Diferentes modificadores de polímero foram testados para melhorar a resistência à radiação UV do material.
This is primarily technical/industrial terminology used in materials science, chemical engineering, and plastics manufacturing. It's more commonly encountered in Brazil due to the country's significant petrochemical and plastics industries. In both English and Portuguese-speaking contexts, this term is specialized and primarily used by professionals in manufacturing, quality control, and materials development.
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