VULCANIZE


Meaning of VULCANIZE in English

v.tr. (also -ise) treat (rubber or rubberlike material) with sulphur etc. esp. at a high temperature to increase its strength. vulcanizable adj. vulcanization n. vulcanizer n.

[ Vulcan, Roman god of fire and metal-working ]

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