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Noun: vulcaniser  'vúl-ku,nI-zu(r)
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: vulcanizer)
  1. Someone who vulcanizes rubber to improve its strength and resiliency
    "The vulcaniser worked on improving the durability of the car tires";
    - vulcanizer
     
  2. A device used for the vulcanization of rubber
    "The tire factory used a large vulcaniser to cure the rubber compounds";
    - vulcanizer

Derived forms: vulcanisers

Type of: device, skilled worker, trained worker

Encyclopedia: Vulcaniser