volcanized
/ˈvɑlkəˌnaɪzd/
adjective
- Describing a material (especially rubber) that has been treated with heat and chemicals to make it stronger, more elastic, and more durable.
- They prefer volcanized seals because they last longer in hot engines.
- The hose is made of volcanized material that resists cracking.
- Volcanized rubber is used to make durable shoe soles.
Synonyms
verb
- Past tense of volcanize: treated a material with heat and chemicals to strengthen it.
- They volcanized the latex to make it waterproof.
- The technician volcanized the rubber gasket yesterday.
- He volcanized the synthetic compound in the lab.