ebonite

American  

[eb-uh-nahyt] / ˈɛb əˌnaɪt /

noun

1. vulcanite.

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ebonite British  

/ ˈɛbəˌnaɪt /

noun

1. another name for vulcanite

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Etymology

Origin of ebonite

First recorded in 1860–65; ebon(y) + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

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ebonite

He brought with him an instrument which consisted of an ebonite stick to which were fastened two slips of gold leaf.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hycar makes an excellent ebonite, or hard rubber, when vulcanized.

From Time Magazine Archive

Again, if, whilst holding the electrified ebonite over the tray, we touch the latter for a moment and then withdraw the ebonite sheet, the tray will be found to be positively electrified.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

In this apparatus the two sets of tin-foil coatings are glued on a plate of ebonite, and a similar plate which is rotated, and the coatings of which are charged as in Fig.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Thomas Commerford Martin

The winding is usually covered and the ends capped with ebonite heads so that the core wires are not exposed.

From Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A Progressive Course of Study for Engineers, Electricians, Students and Those Desiring to acquire a Working Knowledge of Electricity and its Applications by Nehemiah Hawkins