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1. (v.t.) vulcanize
to treat (rubber) with sulfur and heat, thereby imparting greater strength, elasticity, and durability.
2. vulcanize
to subject (a substance other than rubber) to some analogous process, as to harden it.
Etymology: (1855–60)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) vulcanize, vulcanise
undergo vulcanization
"vulcanize rubber"
2. (verb) vulcanize, vulcanise
subject to vulcanization
"vulcanized rubber"
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| Definition of 'vulcanize' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) vulcanize
to change the properties of, as caoutchouc, or India rubber, by the process of vulcanization
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