vulcanizate

/ˈvʌlkənaɪzeɪt/
noun
  1. A product or material that has been treated by vulcanization (a chemical process that makes rubber stronger and more elastic).
    • The factory produces vulcanizates used in car tires.
    • Engineers tested the vulcanizate for flexibility and heat resistance.
    • This vulcanizate is specially formulated for use in industrial belts.
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