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vulcanize (v.)
1827, "to put into flames," from
Vulcan
(q.v.), name of the Roman god of fire, +
-ize
. As a treatment for rubber, first recorded 1846. Related:
Vulcanized
;
vulcanizing
.
vulcanite
"Hard, black vulcanized rubber", Mid 19th century: from
Vulcan
+
-ite
1
.