volcanizes

/ˈvɑlkəˌnaɪzɪz/
verb
  1. Third person singular present of volcanize: treats a material with heat and chemicals to strengthen it.
    • Our supplier volcanizes the latex before shipping it.
    • The machine volcanizes the rubber strips automatically.
    • This process volcanizes the synthetic fibers for added strength.
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