volcanizing
/ˈvɑlkəˌnaɪzɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of volcanize: the act of treating a material with heat and chemicals to strengthen it.
- They spent the afternoon volcanizing latex sheets.
- The factory is volcanizing rubber for the new tire line.
- Volcanizing the material improves its resistance to wear.
adjective
- Relating to or used for the process of treating a material with heat and chemicals to strengthen it.
- Volcanizing agents include sulfur and other compounds.
- They installed a new volcanizing oven in the workshop.
- The volcanizing process requires precise temperature control.