Mandarin:
增塑剂

Explanation in English Language (EN):
A substance added to polymers to increase flexibility by reducing intermolecular forces.

Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
加入聚合物中以减少分子间作用力、提高柔韧性的物质。

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