vulcanite

American  

[vuhl-kuh-nahyt] / ˈvʌl kəˌnaɪt /

noun

1. a hard, readily cut and polished rubber, obtained by vulcanizing rubber with a large amount of sulfur, used in the manufacture of combs, buttons, and for electric insulation.

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vulcanite British  

/ ˈvʌlkəˌnaɪt /

noun

1. Also called: ebonite. a hard usually black rubber produced by vulcanizing natural rubber with large amounts of sulphur. It is resistant to chemical attack: used for chemical containers, electrical insulators, etc

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Etymology

Origin of vulcanite

First recorded in 1830–40; Vulcan + -ite ¹

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Example Sentences

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vulcanite

But, there, she was not the only one hurt; for that horrible twisted vulcanite coronet was driven right into my poor head, and pained me terribly.

From A Fluttered Dovecote by George Manville Fenn

Steel needles, insulated with vulcanite to within an eighth of an inch of their points, are the best.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson

They are generally made of tin, vulcanite, or gutta-percha, and are of various forms.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various

Two thimbles should be used, one on each hand, and the best are old silver or gold ones, with all the roughness worn off, or ivory or vulcanite.

From Handbook of Embroidery by Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess Alford

"Not so bad," he conceded modestly, as he surveyed the array of glittering brasswork and polished vulcanite.

From The Wireless Officer by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman

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