vulcanizes

Example:The rubber band was cured to become more malleable.

Definition:Processes materials using heat or chemicals to fix certain qualities, such as making rubber durable.

Example:The rubber was cured by exposure to sulfur to become more resilient.

Definition:Processes materials using heat or chemicals to fix certain qualities, such as making rubber durable.

Example:The rubber was treated to become more flexible after vulcanization.

Definition:Processes materials using heat or chemicals to change their properties, such as making rubber more elastic.