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VULCANISE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Subject to vulcanization

Example:

vulcanized rubber

Synonyms:

vulcanise; vulcanize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "vulcanise" is one way to...):

process; treat (subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

vulcanisation (process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them)

vulcaniser (someone who vulcanizes rubber to improve its strength and resiliency)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Undergo vulcanization

Example:

vulcanize rubber

Synonyms:

vulcanise; vulcanize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "vulcanise" is one way to...):

change (undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s

Derivation:

vulcanisation (process of treating rubber or rubberlike materials with sulphur at great heat to improve elasticity and strength or to harden them)

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