Definition of vulcanize Vulcanize

vul•can•ize

We found 6 definitions of vulcanize from 4 different sources.

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What does vulcanize mean?

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Verb

vulcanizes, vulcanizing, vulcanized  

vulcanize - subject to vulcanization; "vulcanized rubber"
  vulcanise
  process, treat subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition; "process cheese"; "process hair"; "treat the water so it can be drunk"; "treat the lawn with chemicals" ; "treat an oil spill"
vulcanize - undergo vulcanization; "vulcanize rubber"
  vulcanise
  change undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"
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  • vulcanize (v. t.)
    To change the properties of, as caoutchouc, or India rubber, by the process of vulcanization.

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  • vulcanize, verb, present, 1st person singular of vulcanize (infinitive).
  • vulcanize, verb (infinitive).

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