VULCANIZE


Meaning of VULCANIZE in English

— vulcanizable , adj. — vulcanization , n. — vulcanizer , n.

/vul"keuh nuyz'/ , v.t., vulcanized, vulcanizing .

1. to treat (rubber) with sulfur and heat, thereby imparting strength, greater elasticity, durability, etc.

2. to subject (a substance other than rubber) to some analogous process, as to harden it.

Also, esp. Brit., vulcanise .

[ 1820-30; VULCAN + -IZE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .