vulcanization
n. method of treating crude rubber with sulphur and exposing it to high temperatures to increase its durability and elasticity | ||||
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Vulcanization Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Vulcanization
(n.)
The act or process of imparting to caoutchouc, gutta-percha, or the like, greater elasticity, durability, or hardness by heating with sulphur under pressure.
(n.)
The act or process of imparting to caoutchouc, gutta-percha, or the like, greater elasticity, durability, or hardness by heating with sulphur under pressure.
| WordNet 2.0 |
vulcanization
Noun
1. process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them
(synonym) vulcanisation
(hypernym) processing
(derivation) vulcanize, vulcanise
Noun
1. process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them
(synonym) vulcanisation
(hypernym) processing
(derivation) vulcanize, vulcanise
| hEnglish - advanced version |
vulcanization
vulcanization
\vul`can*i*za"tion\ (?), n. [see vulcan.] the act or process of imparting to caoutchouc, gutta-percha, or the like, greater elasticity, durability, or hardness by heating with sulphur under pressure.
vulcanization
n : process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them [syn: vulcanisation]
vulcanization
\vul`can*i*za"tion\ (?), n. [see vulcan.] the act or process of imparting to caoutchouc, gutta-percha, or the like, greater elasticity, durability, or hardness by heating with sulphur under pressure.
vulcanization
n : process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them [syn: vulcanisation]
Vulcanization Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| General Chemistry Glossary |
vulcanization
A process of combining rubber with sulfur or other substances that causes the polymer chains to crosslink, making them stronger and more elastic.
A process of combining rubber with sulfur or other substances that causes the polymer chains to crosslink, making them stronger and more elastic.
| Rubber Glossary |
Vulcanization
A thermosetting reaction involving the use of heat and pressure, resulting in greatly increased strength and elasticity of rubber-like materials.
A thermosetting reaction involving the use of heat and pressure, resulting in greatly increased strength and elasticity of rubber-like materials.
Vulcanization Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Vulcanization
Vulcanization refers to a specific curing process of rubber involving high heat and the addition of sulfur. It is a chemical process in which polymer molecules are linked to other polymer molecules by atomic bridges composed of sulfur atoms. The end result is that the springy rubber molecules become cross-linked to a greater or lesser extent. This makes the bulk material harder, much more durable and also more resistant to chemical attack. It also makes the surface of the material smoother and prevents it from sticking to metal or plastic chemical catalysts.
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