vulcanise

• Verb, das die Behandlung von Kautschuk oder ähnlichem Material mit Schwefel und Hitze bezeichnet, um dessen Festigkeit und Elastizität zu verbessern.

A verb meaning to treat rubber or similar material with sulfur and heat to improve its strength and elasticity.

1. Undergo vulcanizationC1formaltechnical

   To treat rubber or similar material with sulfur and heat to improve its strength, elasticity, and durability.

   Vulkanisieren

   • The factory vulcanises rubber to make durable tires.
   • Natural rubber must be vulcanised to be useful in industrial applications.
   • The process of vulcanising the material took several hours.

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2. Subject to vulcanizationC1formaltechnical

   To apply a chemical process to a substance, typically rubber, to harden it and make it more resilient.

   Vulkanisieren

   • The technician vulcanised the rubber gasket to ensure a tight seal.
   • They vulcanised the synthetic material to increase its heat resistance.
   • The rubber was vulcanised under high pressure and temperature.

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