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Term: unvulcanised

Definition:

adjective

Not treated or processed by the vulcanization process, especially in relation to rubber.

Related terms: vulcanize, vulcanization

Sense 1:

adjective

Referring to rubber that has not undergone vulcanization, thus lacking its desired qualities of strength, elasticity, and durability.

Sample sentence: The tire manufacturer had to recall the unvulcanised rubber sheets due to their inferior quality.

Sense 2:

verb

The action of not applying the vulcanization process to rubber.

Sample sentence: The factory intentionally unvulcanised the rubber strips to create a more flexible product.

Sense 3:

noun

A substance or material, such as rubber, that has not undergone vulcanization.

Sample sentence: The unvulcanised rubber compound was prone to decay and easily melted in high temperatures.

Related Products:

• Unvulcanised Rubber
• Vulcanizing Equipment