Associations to the word «Vulcanization»

Wiktionary

VULCANIZATION, noun. A process by which rubber is hardened using heat and sulphur.

Dictionary definition

VULCANIZATION, noun. Process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them.

Wise words

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