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Vulcanize
CIDE DICTIONARY
Vulcanize, v. t.
To change the properties of, as caoutchouc, or India rubber, by the process of vulcanization. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Vulcanize, v.tr. (also -ise) treat (rubber or rubberlike material) with sulphur etc. esp. at a high temperature to increase its strength.
Derivative
vulcanizable adj. vulcanization n. vulcanizer n.
Etymology
Vulcan, Roman god of fire and metal-working
THESAURUS
Vulcanize
blaze, blister, brand, burn, burn in, burn off, cast, cauterize, char, coal, crack, cupel, elasticize, flame, found, oxidate, oxidize, parch, pyrolyze, rubber, rubberize, scorch, sear, singe, solder, swinge, torrefy, vesicate, weldFor further exploring for "Vulcanize" in Webster Dictionary Online