vulcanisation
/ˌvʌlkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The chemical process of treating rubber with sulfur or other additives to make it stronger, more elastic, and more durable.
- Without vulcanisation, natural rubber would be too sticky and weak for most uses.
- The invention of vulcanisation revolutionized the rubber industry.
- Vulcanisation is essential for making rubber suitable for tires.
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