vulcanize

Other spellings

• (US) vulcanise

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈvʌl.kə.naɪz/

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Verb

Plain form vulcanize

Third-person singular vulcanizes

Past tense vulcanized

Past participle vulcanized

Present participle vulcanizing

1. If you vulcanize rubber, you treat it with sulfur to make it harder and more durable.