vulcanize (v.)youdaoicibaDictYouDict[vulcanize 词源字典]
1827, "to put into flames," from Vulcan (q.v.), name of the Roman god of fire, + -ize. As a treatment for rubber, first recorded 1846. Related: Vulcanized; vulcanizing.[vulcanize etymology, vulcanize origin, 英语词源]
vulcaniteyoudaoicibaDictYouDict
"Hard, black vulcanized rubber", Mid 19th century: from Vulcan + -ite1.