vulcanite

[ vuhl-kuh-nahyt ]

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.

vulcanite

/ ˈvʌlkəˌnaɪt /

noun

1. 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 Also calledebonite

Word History and Origins

Origin of vulcanite¹

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

Example Sentences

With a thin disc of vulcanite as receiver, the dark heat rays which pass through an opaque screen were found to yield a note.

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When gelatine is substituted for vulcanite, the humidity of the atmosphere can also be measured in the same way.

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The uses of gutta-percha and of vulcanite, which is manufactured from it, are very varied.

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This instrument consists of a vulcanite cup into which is secured a steel S-shaped rod terminating below in a loop.

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If a second vulcanite rod is similarly electrified and brought near the first, the two will be found to repel.

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