volcanize

[ vol-kuh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, vol·ca·nized, vol·ca·niz·ing.

1. to affect or alter by volcanic heat or action.

volcanize

/ ˈvɒlkəˌnaɪz /

verb

1. tr to subject to the effects of or change by volcanic heat

Derived Forms

• ˌvolcaniˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• volca·ni·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of volcanize¹

First recorded in 1785–90; volcan(o) ( def ) + -ize ( def ); modeled on French volcaniser