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vulcanize

/ˈvʌlkənaɪz/

/ˈvʌl.kə.naɪz/

vulcanizeverb

vulcanized

Past Simple

vulcanized

Past Participle

vulcanizing

Gerund

/ˈvʌlkənaɪz/

/ˈvʌl.kə.naɪz/

Translations

They vulcanize the rubber to make it more durable.

Они вулканизируют резину, чтобы сделать её более прочной.

Definitions

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.

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