verb
1. undergo vulcanization
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vulcanize rubber
• Syn: ↑vulcanize
• Derivationally related forms: ↑vulcanisation, ↑vulcanization (for: ↑vulcanize)
• Hypernyms: ↑change
• Verb Frames:
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Something ——s
2. subject to vulcanization
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vulcanized rubber
• Syn: ↑vulcanize
• Derivationally related forms: ↑vulcanisation, ↑vulcaniser, ↑vulcanization (for: ↑vulcanize), ↑vulcanizer (for: ↑vulcanize)
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something
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vulˈcanize or vulˈcanise transitive verb
To treat (rubber, etc) with sulphur or sulphur compounds, etc to improve its strength or otherwise modify its properties
intransitive verb
To undergo such treatment
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Main Entry: ↑Vulcan
Useful english dictionary. 2012.