Word Frequency
vulcanize or vulcanise (ˈvʌlkəˌnaɪz
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Definitions
verb
- to treat (rubber) with sulphur or sulphur compounds under heat and pressure to improve elasticity and strength or to produce a hard substance such as vulcanite
- to treat (substances other than rubber) by a similar process in order to improve their properties
Derived Forms
ˈvulcanˌizable, ˈvulcanˌisable adjectiveˌvulcaniˈzation, ˌvulcaniˈsation noun
ˈvulcanˌizer, ˈvulcanˌiser noun
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