Found 2 items, similar to vulcanization.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: vulcanization 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]
English → English (gcide) Definition: 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. [1913 Webster]