vulcanised

• Décrit un matériau, généralement du caoutchouc, qui a été traité avec du soufre ou d'autres produits chimiques pour améliorer sa résistance et son élasticité.

Describes a material, typically rubber, that has been treated with sulfur or other chemicals to improve its strength and elasticity.

1. Treated rubberC1formaltechnical

   Describes rubber that has undergone a chemical process (usually involving sulfur and heat) to improve its strength, elasticity, and durability.

   vulcanisé (caoutchouc)

   • Vulcanised rubber is used to make car tires.
   • The hose is made from vulcanised rubber to withstand high pressure.
   • Vulcanised materials are more resistant to wear and tear.

   Synonymescured

   Antonymesrawunprocessedunvulcanised

• Verbe désignant le traitement du caoutchouc ou d'un matériau similaire par le soufre et la chaleur afin d'améliorer sa résistance et son élasticité.

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.

   Vulcaniser (sens intransitif)

   • 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.

   Vulcaniser

   • 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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