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vulcanise

/ˈvʌl.kə.naɪz/

Traducción: Verbo que significa tratar caucho o material similar con azufre y calor para mejorar su resistencia y elasticidad.

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verb

/ˈvʌl.kə.naɪz/C2formalbritishtechnical
  • esVerbo que significa tratar caucho o material similar con azufre y calor para mejorar su resistencia y elasticidad.

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.

    esVulcanizar

    • 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.

    Sinónimoscure

  2. Subject to vulcanizationC1formaltechnical

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

    esVulcanizar

    • 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.

    Sinónimoscure

Formas
  • vulcanised past participle
  • vulcanised past simple
  • vulcanising present participle
  • vulcanises third person singular