Definitions for vulcanize

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vulcanize vul·can·ize

Spelling: [vuhl-kuh-nahyz]

IPA: /ˈvʌl kəˌnaɪz/

Vulcanize is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 23 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 28 points.

You can make 334 anagrams from letters in vulcanize (aceilnuvz).

Definitions for vulcanize

verb (used with object)

1. to treat (rubber) with sulfur and heat, thereby imparting strength, greater elasticity, durability, etc.
2. to subject (a substance other than rubber) to some analogous process, as to harden it.

Origin of vulcanize

First recorded in 1820-30; Vulcan + -ize

Examples for vulcanize

It was already known how to vulcanize rubber, and how to galvanize iron.

Cost me thirteen dollars to repair one; vulcanize the tire, y'see.