Definitions for: Vulcanization


[n] process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them



Webster (1913) Definition: Vul`can*i*za"tion, n. [See Vulcan.]
The act or process of imparting to caoutchouc, gutta-percha,
or the like, greater elasticity, durability, or hardness by
heating with sulphur under pressure.

Synonyms: vulcanisation

See Also: processing

Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat



Related Resources:
animals begin with a
animals starting with g