vulcanizer


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vul·ca·nize

 (vŭl′kə-nīz′)
tr.v. vul·ca·nized, vul·ca·niz·ing, vul·ca·niz·es
To improve the strength, resiliency, and freedom from stickiness and odor of (rubber, for example) by combining with sulfur or other additives in the presence of heat and pressure.

vul′ca·niz′a·ble adj.
vul′ca·ni·za′tion (-nĭ-zā′shən) n.
vul′ca·niz′er n.
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Noun1.vulcanizer - someone who vulcanizes rubber to improve its strength and resiliency
skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker - a worker who has acquired special skills
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