self-vulcanizing

vul·can·ize

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vuhl-kuh-nahyz]
- /ˈvʌl kəˌnaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vuhl-kuh-nahyz]
- /ˈvʌl kəˌnaɪz/

Definitions of self-vulcanizing word

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

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Origin of self-vulcanizing

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; Vulcan + -ize

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Parts of speech for Self-vulcanizing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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self-vulcanizing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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