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

Example Sentences

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vulcanite

There was a little desk, a pair of receivers fastened to a headpiece, and a small vulcanite transmitter.

From Jack O' Judgment by Wallace, Edgar

It is then water-proofed with vulcanite water-proofing and gravel.

From The New York Subway Its Construction and Equipment by Anonymous

The slate, a small one for preference, is provided with a loose vulcanite flap covering one side, and concealing the writing which is already there.

From Magic In which are given clear and concise explanations of all the well-known illusions as well as many new ones. by Stanton, Ellis

On no account must a syringe with a bone or glass or vulcanite point be used: the indiarubber nozzle is soft, and from it one or two drops can easily be inserted between the eyelids.

From A Manual of Toy Dogs How to breed, rear, and feed them by Williams, Mrs. Leslie

"What colour might vulcanite be, sir?" murmured a voice beside me.

From In Mr. Knox's Country by Ross, Martin