rubberize

especially British, rub·ber·ise

[ruhb-uh-rahyz]

verb (used with object)

rubberized, rubberizing 

1. to coat or impregnate with rubber or some preparation of it.

rubberize

/ ˈrʌbəˌraɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to coat or impregnate with rubber

Word History and Origins

Origin of rubberize¹

First recorded in 1910–15; rubber ¹ + -ize

Example Sentences

More rubberized and cooled roads have also been built to reduce surface temperatures, and artificial intelligence will be used to monitor a fleet of drones and help manage crowds.

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Then, he reached the RVs parked next to the brick red, rubberized path.

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Even after the wheels were rubberized, Queen Elizabeth II deemed the coach “horrible” and “not meant for traveling at all,” as “it’s only sprung on leather.”

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But it has a rubberized script, a turgid length and a key issue that affects many musical biopics: It’s not really sure what it thinks or wants to say about Presley.

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With help from non-slip, rubberized textured grips, the controller offers a very comfortable experience for any extended gaming session.

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