Vulcanize

Pronunciation: /ˈvʌlkəˌnaɪz/

Definitions of vulcanize

verb to treat rubber or other materials with sulfur or its compounds in order to improve its strength, elasticity, and durability

Example Sentences

A1 Rubber tires are vulcanized to make them more durable.

A2 The process of vulcanizing rubber involves adding sulfur to improve its strength.

B1 Manufacturers vulcanize rubber to increase its resistance to heat and chemicals.

B2 Vulcanizing is a common method used in the production of rubber products.

C1 Chemical engineers study the vulcanization process to optimize the properties of rubber compounds.

C2 The vulcanization of rubber is a complex chemical reaction that changes its molecular structure.

Examples of vulcanize in a Sentence

formal The rubber industry uses heat and pressure to vulcanize rubber for increased durability.

informal My dad showed me how to vulcanize a punctured tire to save money on repairs.

slang I heard you can vulcanize your own sneakers to make them last longer.

figurative The intense pressure of the situation seemed to vulcanize our team into a stronger unit.

Grammatical Forms of vulcanize

• past tense: vulcanized
• plural: vulcanizes
• comparative: more vulcanized
• superlative: most vulcanized
• present tense: vulcanizes
• future tense: will vulcanize
• perfect tense: has vulcanized
• continuous tense: is vulcanizing
• singular: vulcanize
• positive degree: vulcanize
• infinitive: to vulcanize
• gerund: vulcanizing
• participle: vulcanized

Origin and Evolution of vulcanize

First Known Use: 1839 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vulcanize' originates from the name of the Roman god of fire, Vulcan, due to the process involving heat and sulfur.

Evolution of the word: Originally used specifically in reference to the process of treating rubber with sulfur to improve its strength and elasticity, 'vulcanize' has since evolved to also mean the process of hardening or strengthening any material through the application of heat and sulfur.