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

I feel with you, dear reader, as I do with a deaf-man when he pushes his vulcanite ear, his listening machine, towards my mouth.

From Fantasia of the Unconscious by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)

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

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

For the mechanical correction of palatal defects causing imperfection of deglutition and speech, which comes distinctly within the province of the prosthetic dentist, the vulcanite base produces the best-known apparatus.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" by Various

Good vulcanite, except for the matter of appearance is little inferior to amber as mouthpiece material.

From Tobacco Leaves Being a Book of Facts for Smokers by Brennan, W. A.

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