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vul·can·ize
 vulcanize
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- pronunciation:
- vuhl
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naIz
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
vulcanizes, vulcanizing, vulcanized |
| definition: |
to treat (rubber or plastics) with sulfur or sulfur compounds under heat and pressure to increase hardness and elasticity.
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| derivations: |
vulcanization (n.), vulcanizer (n.) |
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