vulcanization

Meanings

• The process of treating rubber or other polymers with heat, sulfur, or other chemicals to improve its properties, such as strength, elasticity, and resistance to heat and cold.

  - "During the vulcanization process, rubber is treated with heat and sulfur to improve its strength and elasticity."
  - "The tires on your car undergo vulcanization, a process that involves heating the rubber and adding sulfur to improve its durability and resistance to wear."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vulcanization
bake , cake , make , fake

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Homophones

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1. vulcanize (en) : To subject rubber or other similar materials to heat and sulfur or other chemicals to improve their properties and make them stronger, more durable, and more resistant to wear and tear.
   

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Variants

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vulcanization , vulcanizations , vulcanisate , vulcanisates , vulcanisation , vulcanisations , vulcanise , vulcanised , vulcanises , vulcanising , vulcanizate , vulcanize

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Forms

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{"term"=>"vulcanization process", "definition"=>"The process of treating rubber or other polymers with heat, sulfur, or other chemicals to improve their properties, such as strength, elasticity, and resistance to heat and cold."}

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Etymology

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The term 'vulcanization' was coined by Charles Goodyear in the mid-19th century. The name is derived from the Roman god Vulcan, who was the god of fire and metalworking.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"Which Roman god is associated with fire and metalworking?", "answer"=>"Vulcan"}

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Related Concepts

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1. Rubber industry:

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Culture

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Vulcanization has played a significant role in various aspects of culture throughout history. One of the most notable examples is the use of vulcanized rubber in the manufacturing of tires for automobiles. The widespread adoption of vulcanized rubber tires revolutionized transportation and played a crucial role in the development of modern industrial society.

How to Memorize "vulcanization"

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   - To visualize vulcanization, imagine a pile of raw rubber sheets. Now imagine subjecting this pile of rubber sheets to intense heat and sulfur or other chemicals for several hours. As a result of this process, the rubber sheets become more elastic, stronger, and more durable. They also become more resistant to heat, cold, and other environmental factors.

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