vulcanize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To treat rubber with heat and (usually) sulfur to harden it and make it more durable.
To undergo such treatment.

/ˈvʌl.kə.naɪz/ en-au-vulcanize.ogg

vulcanize vulcanizes vulcanizing vulcanized vulcanise

From Vulcan + -ize.

vulcanicity vulcanite vulcanology Vulcan

devulcanize vulcanisation vulcanization vulcanized fiber vulcanizer

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