vulcanise

• 动词，指用硫磺和热处理橡胶或类似材料，以提高其强度、弹性和耐久性。

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.

   硫化

   • 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.

   同义词cure

2. Subject to vulcanizationC1formaltechnical

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

   使硫化

   • 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.

   同义词cure