vulcanize

UK
/ˈvʌlkənaɪz/
US
/ˈvʌl.kə.naɪz/

Translations

vulcanizeverb
vulcanized
Past Simple
vulcanized
Past Participle
vulcanizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈvʌlkənaɪz/
US
/ˈvʌl.kə.naɪz/
They vulcanize the rubber to make it more durable.
Они вулканизируют резину, чтобы сделать её более прочной.

Definitions

vulcanizeverb
To treat rubber or rubber-like materials with sulfur at high temperature to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them.
The factory uses a special process to vulcanize the rubber for car tires.
Figuratively, to harden, strengthen, or make more resilient by subjecting to intense heat, pressure, or challenging experience; to temper.
Years of rigorous training vulcanized the team’s resolve.