Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share Thisvul·can·ize /ˈvʌlkəˌnaɪz/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[vuhl-kuh-nahyz] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation-verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing. 1. to treat (rubber) with sulfur and heat, thereby imparting strength, greater elasticity, durability, etc. 2. to subject (a substance other than rubber) to some analogous process, as to harden it.
Also, especially British, vul·can·ise.
---- [Origin: 1820-30; Vulcan + -ize]
-Related formsvul·can·iz·a·ble, adjective
vul·can·i·za·tion, noun * http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vulcanize
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