Vulcanized (Adjective)
Meaning
(used of rubber) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity).
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The vulcanized rubber tires provided better traction and durability on the road.
- Vulcanized rubber is often used in the production of industrial belts and hoses.
- The process of vulcanizing rubber involves heating it with sulfur to create cross-links between the molecules.
- The company specializes in manufacturing vulcanized rubber products for various industries.
- The vulcanized rubber soles of the shoes made them more resistant to wear and tear.